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Why in the news? The Supreme Court urged police and courts to avoid unnecessary prosecutions in workplace-related abetment of suicide cases, highlighting the need for clear evidence of direct incitement. About the Supreme Court’s Observation: The Supreme Court (SC) urged caution in cases of abetment of suicide, especially those arising from workplace harassment. The court …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Caste system in India, Prison reforms Why in News In October 2023, the Supreme Court of India declared such caste-based divisions of labor unconstitutional, providing much-needed reform to these outdated practices. Focus : This article explores the deep-rooted caste-based discrimination prevalent in Indian prison systems, tracing its colonial origins and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declared caste-based prison labour assignments unconstitutional, emphasising prisoners’ right to dignity, equality, and banning manual scavenging in prisons across India. Violation of Fundamental Rights: The court highlighted that caste-based labour assignments, like reserving menial tasks such as cleaning for marginalised groups (SC, ST, DNT) and cooking for higher …
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