What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court pulled up an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for filing a frivolous case and dismissed the public interest litigation. Who is an Advocate-on-Record (AoR): “Advocate on record” is a title given to an advocate who can represent a cause […]

    Can a trans woman invoke the Domestic Violence Act Subject: Polity Section: legislation Context: The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) More about the news: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether a […]

    Legislature can enact new law, cannot over directly rule court judgment Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud discussed the separation of powers, noting that the legislature can create new laws to address legal gaps but cannot directly overturn a court judgment. More about the news: Chief Justice of India […]