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Nepal 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 …
Read MoreWOMEN’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, …
Read MoreCOURTS CAN’T FORCE WOMAN TO CONTINUE PREGNANCY: SC Why in the News? Apex Ruling: Supreme Court judgment allowed termination of a 30-week pregnancy, overruling the Bombay High Court. Reproductive Rights: Top court reaffirmed that women’s reproductive autonomy overrides rigid statutory timelines under the MTP Act. Judicial Precedent: SC decision expands interpretation of mental anguish as …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REITERATES ‘BAIL IS THE RULE’ PRINCIPLE Why in the News? Strong remarks: The Supreme Court criticised denial of bail merely to give accused a “taste of imprisonment as a lesson,” emphasizing the need for ex post facto consideration in legal proceedings. Recent order: Observations came while granting bail to Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan …
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