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Allahabad HC Criticizes Misuse of POCSO Act Why in the News ? The Allahabad High Court observed that the POCSO Act has become a tool for exploitation, emphasizing that consensual adolescent relationships should not be criminalized. It granted bail to an 18-year-old boy accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. POCSO Act’s Misuse in Adolescent Relationships: …
Read MoreSC Declares Digital Access as Fundamental Right Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that inclusive digital access to e-governance and welfare services is part of the fundamental right to life and liberty. The court directed the government to improve digital KYC processes for disabled and marginalized individuals. Supreme Court’s Judgment on Digital …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Judicial System Judiciary and Judicial Activism Why in the News? The speech delivered by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has sparked widespread outrage for its incendiary and divisive tone. It is alleged to have undermined the spirit and letter of the Constitution, prompting calls for judicial accountability. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Advocates’ Day, observed on December 3, commemorates Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s birth anniversary, celebrating his role as India’s first President, eminent lawyer, and a guiding force in framing the Indian Constitution and advancing legal principles. Significance of Advocates’ Day: Advocates’ Day is observed on December 3 annually by India’s legal community. It …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Amendments ,Fundamental Rights ,Directive Principles of State Policy ,Judicial Review Focus: Recent concerns about the erosion of democratic values, institutional independence, and rising authoritarianism in India have brought the Constitution and its values into sharp focus. Citizens have mobilized through protests like those against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to reclaim and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution ,Fundamental Rights. Focus: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on releasing undertrial prisoners who have spent more than a third of their prescribed sentence has brought attention to the urgent need for reforms in India’s prison system. The new Section 479 of the BNSS aims to ease overcrowding and …
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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