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30Mar 2026

Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Law Raises Liberty Concerns Debate

Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Law Raises Liberty Concerns Debate Why in the News ? The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 has been passed by the State Legislature, triggering debates over religious freedom, personal liberty, and State intervention. Civil society groups have raised concerns, while the government defends it as necessary for public order. The law’s provisions, …

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18Dec 2025

From Sedition Law to UAPA in India

From Sedition to UAPA: Policing Dissent in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judiciary GS Paper – 3 Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is re-examining the constitutional validity of sedition alongside newer provisions like Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2024). This …

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14Nov 2025

Judiciary’s Role: Safeguarding Free Speech

Judiciary’s Crucial Duty to Safeguard Free Speech Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Fundamental Rights, Judgements & Cases Why in the News ? The recent Supreme Court refusal to quash an FIR against folk singer Neha Rathore for her social media posts following the Pahalgam attack has reignited concerns about free speech, judicial responsibility, and the misuse …

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17Sep 2025

Supreme Court Examines Religious Conversion Laws

Supreme Court Questions Deceitful Religious Conversion Validity Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India questioned the constitutionality of stringent anti-religious conversion laws enacted by 10 States, raising concerns about arbitrary interference in the fundamental right to freedom of religion and choice of life partner under Article 25 of the Constitution. Highlights of …

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15Jul 2025

Marriage, Privacy & Legal Misuse in Matrimonial Cases

Marriage, Privacy, and Legal Misuse in Matrimonial Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court and Bombay High Court made key rulings on matrimonial disputes, emphasising marriage as a spiritual union, allowing secret recordings as evidence, and urging early resolution to prevent misuse of matrimonial laws and protect mental well-being. Court Observations on Matrimonial …

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26Jun 2025

Habeas Corpus Case 1976: ADM Jabalpur vs Shukla

The Habeas Corpus Case, 1976 – ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla: A Landmark in Indian Constitutional History The ADM Jabalpur case of 1976, officially titled ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla, stands as one of the most significant and controversial decisions in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. This case, also known as the Jabalpur case, arose during the …

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23May 2025

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …

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23May 2025

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Judgements & Cases Judiciary Focus: The Supreme Court granted bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the State of Haryana vs Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. Despite granting bail, the Court imposed restrictive conditions curtailing his freedom …

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10Apr 2025

Immigration Act 2025: Discretion, Detention, and Dissent Suppressed

Why in the News ? The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, has sparked nationwide concern for granting unchecked powers to authorities over foreigners, bypassing due process and judicial oversight. Critics argue it undermines constitutional rights and may lead to arbitrary detention and surveillance. Constitutional Concerns and Civil Liberties The Act undermines Articles 14 and 21 …

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07May 2024

INDIA’S PRESS FREEDOM

SYLLABUS: GS 2:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Focus: India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations considered in the 2024 edition of the press freedom index, …

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