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Balancing Police Power and Privacy Syllabus GS 2: Police Reforms Why in the News? Recently a Supreme Court PIL raised concerns about police media briefings and photographs of accused persons before magistrate production. It seeks a uniform national approach balancing investigation with fairness. Introduction India needs a clear national framework for police publication of accused …
Read MoreCOLLEGIUM SYSTEM AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: SUPREME COURT–EXECUTIVE TENSIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court has sharply responded to the Centre’s submissions concerning the Collegium system during hearings on the law governing appointments to the Election Commission. Justice Dipankar Datta defended the institutional role of the judiciary and criticised what he described as selective …
Read MoreWOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …
Read MoreBALANCING FAITH, DIGNITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has scheduled final arguments to begin on April 7, 2026, regarding the review petitions against its landmark 2018 Sabarimala verdict (Indian Young Lawyers Association vs State of Kerala). A specialized nine-judge bench will hear these petitions to provide an authoritative determination on …
Read MoreAS MULTILATERALISM ERODES, INDIA MUST REFRAME THE FOREIGN POLICY Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, acknowledged the emergence of a new global order. He noted the decline of multilateral institutions and the rise of power politics and transactional relations among nations. The statement highlights the need for India …
Read MoreROMEO–JULIET’ EXCEPTION AND POCSO DEBATE Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observation: The Court urged the Centre to consider a “Romeo–Juliet clause” to prevent misuse of the POCSO Act. Judicial trigger: The suggestion arose while setting aside an Allahabad High Court bail-related order on age determination. Core concern: The Court flagged criminalisation of …
Read MoreGOVT TARGETS CHILD MARRIAGE-FREE INDIA BY 2030 Why in the News? National goal set: The government aims to make India child marriage-free by 2030 under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aligning with broader environmental and social development goals. Interim target: The campaign seeks to reduce child marriage prevalence by 10% by 2026, considering the …
Read MoreUNION MINISTER LAUNCHES PANKHUDI PORTAL FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN Why in the News? New digital platform: Annpurna Devi launched the PANKHUDI portal in New Delhi. Ease of living focus: The portal aims to enhance coordination, transparency, and participation in initiatives for women and children, while also considering environmental impact assessments. Integrated approach: Designed as a …
Read MoreThe National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …
Read MoreShanti Act and India’s Cautious Nuclear Turn Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Nuclear Technology Why in the News ? The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (Shanti) Act, 2025 marks a major shift in India’s nuclear policy by enabling private sector participation, rationalising nuclear liability …
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