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Synopsis:
- In the introduction you can provide a brief history of section 377 in India and why it is news again now
- Then try to elaborate on what the Supreme court judgement of right to privacy with respect to homosexuality is :
- sexual orientation is part of one’s right to privacy.
- sexual orientation lie at the core of the fundamental rights
- Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity and self-worth of the individual.
- Now focus on the how this judgement lays down the future of section 377
- Past stand of supreme court regarding this section could be history soon
- likely to challenge the ways in which personal laws operate in India
- Section 377 could no more be valid
- Also try to show some concerns as right to privacy is not an absolute right
- Conclude on a positive note glorifying this judgement.
Sources:
Synopsis:
- In the introduction try defining what marital rape is and show some facts.
- Provide both pro and con arguments about the misuse of the law against marital rape
- Some of the arguments in favour could be:
- It will destabilize the institution of marriage
- Used to harass husbands
- International concept cannot be applied to India etc
- Some of the points against showing why India needs a law against marital rape are:-
- Keeping check on marital rape
- Even married women are protected under law
- Act as a deterrent for discrimination and abuse of women at home
- Enforces that married women have right of full control over her body
- Provide some suggestions or recommendations by committees and what India’s course should be with respect to marital rape
- Some of the arguments in favour could be:
Sources:
https://thewire.in/170565/section-377-right-to-privacy-supreme-court/
Synopsis:
- First start by what Gandhi meant about the statement and explain
- Give some examples about strong people are not who are physically strong but has a strong mind
- Then you can show that mind can never be imprisoned and one is free to think what ever they want.
- How strength of the mind is emphasized by other qualities like perseverance, not giving up etc
- How the statement is applicable to leadership,administration can also be written.
- Conclude on a positive note
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