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Fixing POSH Act Gaps Syllabus GS 2: Issues related to women Why in the News? Recently, a Chandigarh college professor was dismissed after an Internal Complaints Committee inquiry found allegations of sexual harassment proven, highlighting rare accountability under the POSH Act and exposing persistent legal and procedural gaps. This case underscores the need to address …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has invalidated key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, stating they violate constitutional principles of judicial independence and customary international law. The Court also directed the Centre to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months to ensure …
Read MoreSC Rejects Seniority Quota for Judicial Promotions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that length of service cannot justify a separate seniority quota for promoting lower-court judges to the Higher Judicial Service (HJS). The five-judge Constitution Bench held that such a quota would undermine merit and disrupt judicial independence, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreKarnataka HC Introduces Tech-Driven SOP for Child Abuse Cases Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has issued a technology-based Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) titled “SOP for Protection and Rehabilitation of Minor Victims of Sexual Offences, 2025” to ensure faster justice, prevent bureaucratic delays, and protect victims’ confidentiality through digital tracking mechanisms. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Timely Victim Compensation by Courts Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts across India to order victim compensation at the time of judgment, addressing delays caused by lack of judicial directions. The move aims to strengthen victims’ rights under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita …
Read MoreJudicial Experimentalism Undermines Victim’s Right To Justice Syllabus: GS-1: Government Policies & Interventions , Judgements & Cases , Social Empowerment , Judiciary Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent endorsement of the Allahabad High Court’s guidelines introducing a ‘cooling period’ and referral to the Family Welfare Committee (FWC) in Section 498A cases has …
Read MoreIndia Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court Syllabus: GS 2 ● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating inequality and job displacement. This article examines India’s AI policy challenge: how to …
Read MoreUnfinished 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 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Surrogacy Law Age Limit Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in cases challenging the age cap under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly by couples who began medical procedures before the Act was enforced, arguing it violates Articles 14 and 21. Legal Controversy: Retrospective Application of Age Limit …
Read MoreMarriage, Privacy, and Legal Misuse in Matrimonial Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court and Bombay High Court made key rulings on matrimonial disputes, emphasising marriage as a spiritual union, allowing secret recordings as evidence, and urging early resolution to prevent misuse of matrimonial laws and protect mental well-being. Court Observations on Matrimonial …
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