Category: INITIATIVES

Archives GS 2 Justice Malhotra makes a case against Sec. 377 Justice Indu Malhotra, the lone woman judge on the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court hearing the fight against Section 377 of the IPC, made a strong case against criminalisation of homosexuality. 377 and beyond The Centre’s cautious stand keeps the focus only on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 13, 2018

Archives Govt. leaves decision on Section 377 to the court The government chose not to take sides on the question of the legality of Section 377 IPC, a provision which criminalises homosexuality, leaving the decision entirely to the Supreme Court. Adultery must remain a punishable offence: Centre Section 497 says that if a man has… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 12, 2018

Archives GS 2 ‘Choosing a partner is a person’s fundamental right’ Choice of a partner is a person’s fundamental right, and it can be a same-sex partner, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said on Tuesday. Poll position There are meaningful electoral reforms beyond simultaneous elections Deep state, deeper problems Pakistan has been ill-served with the ‘corruption is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 11, 2018