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Ecological Equity and India’s Constitution

Ecological Equity Needs Stronger Constitutional Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment , (EIA), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News ? Ecological inequality is emerging as a major but under-recognised dimension of inequality in India.Himalayan, Northeastern and Western Ghats regions bear disproportionately high ecological and disaster-management responsibilities while often receiving …

30Jul 2026

SC Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance

Supreme Court Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance Through Administrative Orders Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) for projects started without prior approval. The judgment reinforces the precautionary principle, rule of law, and environmental governance under the Environment (Protection) …

21May 2026

SC clears caste count in Census 2027

SUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …

20Mar 2026

Diluting Transgender Rights Hits Equality

Diluting Transgender Rights Undermines Constitutional Equality Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Transgenders, Welfare Schemes, Gender Equality, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament, proposing a revised definition of transgender identity, stricter certification mechanisms, and new penal provisions. These …

07Mar 2026

Women’s Health: Testing India’s Equality Rights

WOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …

31Jan 2026

UGC Equity Rules: Equality Debate

UGC Equity Rules and Constitutional Equality Debate Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India is examining challenges to the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, with petitioners alleging reverse discrimination, while the Centre defends the rules as rooted in Article 15’s mandate to address historical caste injustice. Petitioners’ …

20Nov 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has invalidated key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, stating they violate constitutional principles of judicial independence and customary international law. The Court also directed the Centre to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months to ensure …

16Oct 2025

Right to Equality (Article 14) | GS 2 Polity Explained

Explore Article 14 of the Indian Constitution highlighting equality before law, equal protection, and reasonable classification—key for UPSC GS Paper 2. Understand how Indian Polity ensures justice and fairness for all citizens through the Right to Equality.

09Sep 2025

Supreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process

Supreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process Why in the News ? The Supreme Court criticized Sections 3G and 3J of the NHAI Act for giving unilateral power to bureaucrats in compensation disputes, lacking judicial oversight. It asked the Union government to review the law to ensure fair land acquisition practices, potentially leading to an …

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