SC Mandates Victim Protection Plan Under Articles 21 & 23 for Human Trafficking Survivors in Prajwala v. Union of India

Supreme Court Issues 2026 Guidelines for Uniform Victim Protection Protocol Against Commercial Sexual Exploitation

The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive judicial guidelines to establish a uniform victim protection protocol for survivors of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). This landmark judgment addresses a petition pending for over 22 years and directly tackles the inadequacy of existing laws and institutional support systems for trafficked women and children.

Supreme Court Mandates TET for All In-Service Teachers Under RTE Act, Extends Deadline to August 2028

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its landmark 2025 ruling, making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) compulsory for all in-service teachers, including those appointed before the RTE Act, 2009. This decision, anchored in Article 21A (Right to Education), prioritizes children's constitutional right to quality education over teachers' service continuity, with a compliance deadline of August 31, 2028.

SC Frames Victim Protection Plan Under Article 21 & 23, Directs AHTUs Under DySP to Combat Trafficking

The Supreme Court has framed a Victim Protection Plan for survivors of trafficking for Commercial and Sexual Exploitation (CSE), recognizing their constitutional right to rehabilitation under Articles 21 and 23. The landmark judgment addresses a two-decade legal vacuum and directs operational changes to Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs), moving beyond punitive measures to victim-centric empowerment.

Delhi HC Criticizes SRB on Premature Release, Cites Articles 72 & 161, BNSS Sections 473-475

The Delhi High Court has criticized the Sentencing Review Board (SRB) for rejecting premature release pleas based on public perception and the heinousness of the crime alone, rather than on reform and rehabilitation. This case highlights the legal framework for remission under Articles 72 & 161 of the Constitution and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), setting a precedent for judicial oversight of executive clemency.

SC Mandates ₹30,000 Monthly for 'Loss of Domestic Care' in Motor Accident Claims, Recognizes Homemakers as Nation Builders

The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling to recognize the economic value of unpaid domestic labor. It mandates a minimum compensation of ₹30,000 per month for the 'loss of domestic care' in motor accident death cases, creating a new benchmark for gender justice and social valuation in legal claims.

SC Refuses Stay on Transgender Persons Act 2026 Amendment, Questions Self-Identification Under Article 21

The Supreme Court has refused an interim stay on the 2026 amendment to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, which replaces self-identification with a medical board certification process. This case is crucial for UPSC aspirants as it tests the conflict between legislative amendments, landmark judicial precedents (NALSA judgment), and fundamental rights under Article 21.

SC Directs States to Appoint Disability Rights Nodal Officers by May 15, Endorses ‘Own Merit’ Principle Under RPwD Act 2016

The Supreme Court has set a final deadline for states to appoint nodal officers for implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. It also endorsed the 'own merit' principle for reservation, clarifying that meritorious PwD candidates are to be adjusted against unreserved seats. This underscores judicial push for accountability in social justice governance.

Supreme Court Expands RPwD Act 2016 Definition to Include Acid Ingestion Victims Under Article 14 & 21

The Supreme Court has expanded the legal definition of 'acid attack victim' under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 to include survivors who were forced to ingest acid, not just those externally disfigured. This landmark judgment, based on Article 14 and 21, ensures these victims can access state compensation, rehabilitation, and medical support, retrospectively from the Act's commencement.