Supreme Court Creates 'Loss of Domestic Care' Head, Raises Compensation to ₹62.77 Lakh Under Motor Vehicles Act

Supreme Court Recognises 'Loss of Domestic Care' as Distinct Compensation Head Under Motor Vehicles Act, Quantifies at ₹30,000/Month

The Supreme Court has created a new, independent head of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, specifically for the 'loss of a homemaker's domestic care'. This landmark ruling, quantifying the loss at ₹30,000 per month, legally and economically validates the significant, non-monetary contribution of homemakers to the household and nation-building.

Supreme Court Enhances Accident Compensation by 463%, Sets Formula for Prosthetic Limb Costs Under MACT

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment redefining 'just compensation' for motor accident victims who suffer amputations, significantly enhancing compensation by 463% and establishing a structured formula for calculating lifetime prosthetic limb costs. This ruling sets a precedent for future cases and emphasizes the principle of restoration of dignity and independence.

Supreme Court Upholds Passive Euthanasia, Directs National Protocol Under Article 21 in Landmark Rana Case

The Supreme Court has solidified the legal framework for passive euthanasia in India, ordering the Centre to consider a specific law and establishing district-level medical boards for life-support withdrawal cases. This landmark judgment, stemming from the case of Harish Rana, directly interprets the Right to Life under Article 21 to include the right to die with dignity, a critical development for Polity and Ethics syllabus.

Supreme Court Allows Minor's Abortion at 7 Months, Upholds Reproductive Autonomy Under Article 21

The Supreme Court has allowed a 15-year-old to terminate her 7-month pregnancy, prioritizing her reproductive autonomy and mental health over statutory limits. This landmark judgment reinforces that a woman's right to choose, protected under Article 21, cannot be overridden by the possibility of adoption. It sets a crucial precedent for interpreting the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act in cases involving minors and advanced pregnancies.

Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan to Frame Mother Tongue Education Policy Under NEP 2020, Cites Articles 350A, 21A, and 19(1)(a)

The Supreme Court has mandated Rajasthan to create a policy for mother tongue-based education, recognizing the right to be taught in one's own language as a constitutional imperative under Articles 350A, 21A, and 19(1)(a). This landmark order strengthens the National Education Policy 2020's push for regional language instruction and clarifies that the Eighth Schedule is not a ceiling for state obligations.

Supreme Court Mandates Binding Timelines for Legal Aid from First Magistrate Production Under Article 21 & 39A

The Supreme Court has elevated free legal aid to a fundamental right effective from the moment an accused is first produced before a magistrate, not just at trial. To combat systemic delays, it has made a 2025 Standard Operating Procedure with strict timelines binding, especially for death penalty and life imprisonment appeals, ensuring the right to appeal remains meaningful.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Odisha Bail Conditions Mandating Police Station Cleaning, Flags Caste Bias Under Article 14

The Supreme Court has declared void bail conditions requiring accused persons to clean police stations, terming them 'obnoxious' and reflective of caste bias. This landmark judgment reinforces constitutional guarantees of equality under Article 14 and directs High Courts to prevent such discriminatory practices, making it crucial for understanding judicial protection of vulnerable groups.

Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Cautions Against Judicial Intervention in Religious Practices Under Article 25-26

The Supreme Court's 9-judge Constitution Bench, while hearing cases on religious freedom and gender discrimination, expressed deep concern that excessive judicial questioning of religious practices could destabilize India's civilizational fabric. The bench is examining the scope of Articles 25 and 26, specifically in the context of the Dawoodi Bohra excommunication case and Sabarimala, highlighting the tension between individual rights and religious autonomy.