FR current affairs

Question 1

Article 14 – Right to Equality

Answer 1

Climate Justice and Equality:

The Supreme Court used Article 14 to uphold equality in accessing climate resources and enforcing sustainable development policies. This judgment also tied environmental degradation to social inequality.
The M.K. Ranjitsinh vs. Union of India (2024) case linked with this article.

Question 2

Article 19 (1) - Freedom of speech and expression.

Answer 2

The Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme, stating it violated Article 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression) and the voters’ right to information.

Environmental concerns:

The court tied environmental advocacy and activism to the right to freedom of expression.
Citizens have the right to raise concerns about climate justice.

Question 3

1) Environmental Rights Expansion:
2) Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs):

Answer 3

Article 21 – Right to Life and Liberty

Environmental Rights Expansion:

The M.K. Ranjitsinh vs. Union of India (2024) case involved the protection of the Great Indian Bustard and its habitat. The Supreme Court ruled that the right to a clean environment is part of Article 21, linking it with climate justice. The case highlighted environmental protection as a fundamental right​.

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs):

In the Rajive Raturi vs. Union of India case, the court declared that accessibility to infrastructure and services is an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21. This aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, ensuring inclusion and equality.

Question 4

Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies

Answer 4

The Supreme Court reinforced that while Article 32 remains the “heart and soul” of the Constitution, petitioners should first approach High Courts under Article 226 before invoking it in the Supreme Court, except in exceptional circumstances

Question 5

The case of the Great Indian Bustard
(M.K. Ranjitsinh vs. Union of India (2024).

Answer 5

Article 21 remains the core provision for environmental rights, with connections to Articles 14 and 19 for broader social and participatory justice.