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Syllabus: GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? In recent times, dissent by judges have gained attention in India and the United States for protecting constitutional principles, demonstrating their role in the defense of democratic values, intellectual debates and interpretations of the law. Introduction Dissent is keystone of democracy, which fosters diversity of opinion and …
Read MoreWhy 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Court of India declared such caste-based divisions of labor unconstitutional, providing much-needed reform to these outdated practices.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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