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05May 2026

Supreme Court Expands Definition of Acid Attack Victims

Supreme Court Expands Definition of Acid Attack Victims Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has expanded the definition of acid attack victims under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, to include survivors of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring them access to disability benefits and legal recognition. Key Judgment and …

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05May 2026

Supreme Court to Review Transgender Rights Amendment Law

Supreme Court to Review Transgender Rights Amendment Law Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, amid concerns over self-identification, medical certification requirements, and potential exclusion of transgender individuals from welfare benefits, with petitioners arguing against …

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16Apr 2026

Menstrual Health Recognised as Right to Life by HC

Menstrual Health Recognised as Right to Life by HC Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has ruled that menstrual health is linked to the right to life under Article 21, directing strict implementation of the menstrual leave policy, highlighting issues of dignity, gender equity, and workplace rights. Karnataka High Court Ruling and …

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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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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 …

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14Aug 2025

Unfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India

Unfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …

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16Jul 2025

Untouchability Cases: 97% Still Pending in Courts

97% Untouchability Cases Still Pending in Courts: A Challenge to Linguistic and Ethnic Diversity Why in the News? The 2022 report on the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, as mandated by constitutional provisions including Article 29, reveals a sharp decline in case registrations related to untouchability, a practice that threatens India’s linguistic diversity, ethnic …

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25Jun 2025

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: 1975 Emergency

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: Remembering the Indian Emergency of 1975 Observed on 25 June, Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas marks the day when the Constitution of India was severely undermined following the declaration of the Indian emergency in 1975. This emergency declaration was made by then-President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, under Article 352, citing internal disturbances. This day serves …

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13May 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that accused under PMLA have the constitutional right to a fair trial, including access to evidence and documents. It questioned the twin bail conditions and reverse burden of proof, stating these cannot override Article 21 protections. About Supreme …

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02Jul 2024

ASSESSING LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES’ RIGHTS AT THE END OF PRIDE MONTH

Syllabus: GS 1:   Salient features of Indian Society. And Social Empowerment GS 2:   Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Focus: The Supreme Court of India’s recent rejection of same-sex unions has brought the focus back to the legal struggles and societal challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and …

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