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STAGING A PROTEST: RIGHTS, RESTRICTIONS IN THE LAW Why in the News? Thousands of people gathered in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest march to Parliament. Police stopped the protesters at multiple barricades near Parliament Street, using lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The incident has reignited debate over …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …
Read MoreRight to Walk on Footpaths: A New Dimension of Fundamental Rights The Judgment The Supreme Court of India has recognised the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right. The judgment arose from a tragic case in which a five-year-old child died after being hit by a tanker while walking to school. The …
Read MoreNepal Reaffirms Commitment Against Caste-Based Discrimination Why in the News ? Nepal observed the Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability on 4 June, reaffirming its commitment to social justice, equality, and the protection of the rights of the Dalit community. Observance of Anti-Untouchability and Equality Day Nepal commemorated the day with the …
Read MoreDelhi High Court Upholds Reproductive Rights Access Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court permitted a woman to undergo frozen embryo transfer despite crossing the age limit prescribed under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, emphasizing that reproductive rights should not be denied through a rigid interpretation of the law. Court’s Ruling …
Read MoreSupreme Court: Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded from “Family” The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment strengthening gender equality in welfare and compassionate appointment matters. In Kulsum Nisha v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 2026, the Court held that a married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of “family” merely on the ground of …
Read MoreAdivasi Identity, Faith and Rights: Debating the Majoritarian Challenge Syllabus: GS – 3 – Tribal development , Development vs Environment debate Focus : The article examines the debate over Adivasi identity, religion, and constitutional rights in the context of demands to delist Christian Scheduled Tribes from reservation benefits. It highlights concerns regarding religious polarisation, protection …
Read MoreSupreme Court Revives Debate Over Sedition Law Again Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India clarified that courts may continue proceedings under Section 124A (sedition law) in certain cases, reviving concerns over the colonial-era provision despite its constitutionality still being under challenge before the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Clarification And Renewed Concerns …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Expanding Review Of Religious Practices Why in News ? The Supreme Court, while hearing the Sabarimala review reference, expressed concern over growing judicial intervention in religious matters and debated the balance between religious autonomy, constitutional morality, and protection of fundamental rights. This debate on judicial review scope parallels ongoing discussions in environmental …
Read MoreABORTION LAWS, MINOR RAPE VICTIMS, AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 2: Issues arising out of design and implementation of policies Issues related to women. Why in the News? The debate over amending India’s Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act has intensified following judicial interventions seeking removal of gestational limits for minor rape survivors …
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