Synopsis: Lack of gender sensitivity by the judiciary is one of the fundamental reasons for the worsening security of Women in India. The judiciary in many cases enforced societal attitudes towards women. The worsening state of security of women in India: India rated as the most dangerous country for women, as per the Thomson… Continue reading Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
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Revisiting the Ruling of Indra Sawhney Case
Synopsis: The Supreme Court is examining the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation policy. During the hearing, it mentioned that it will re-examine the landmark verdict in the Indra Sawhney vs Union of India case 1992. What is the Indra Sawhney Case? The Mandal Commission- In 1979 the Second Backward Classes Commission was set up… Continue reading Revisiting the Ruling of Indra Sawhney Case
The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Maratha reservation policy?3 Constitutional provisions regarding reservation4 Reservation in India5 Few Examples for reservation above of 50 percent ceiling6 Judicial interventions on reservation policy7 Arguments in support of 50 percent quota revision8 Arguments Against the revisit of 50 percent quota9 Suggestions Introduction Supreme Court (SC) may examine the 50% reservation… Continue reading The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
What is the News? The Supreme Court in the Rajat Sharma v. The Union of India Case ruled in favour of Farooq Abdullah. The court in its ruling said that disagreeing with the views and policies of the government will not attract the offence of sedition. What was the case? A petition was filed in… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
Issue of adultery in Civil Services and Army
Synopsis: SC decriminalized the act of adultery in the Joseph Shine vs Union of India case. However, it is still not clear whether adultery is the right ground for departmental enquiries against Civil Servants or Army officials. Background Members of All India Services (AIS) are governed by a moral code of conduct. It requires them to… Continue reading Issue of adultery in Civil Services and Army
Use of Criminal conspiracy Law in India – Explained, Pointwise
Recently the Delhi High Court granted bail to a climate activist in the Greta Thunberg toolkit case. The court dismissed the criminal conspiracy charges filed by Delhi police due to a lack of evidence. The law on criminal conspiracy was enacted to control the nationalist movement in India before independence. However, even after more than… Continue reading Use of Criminal conspiracy Law in India – Explained, Pointwise
Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Synopsis – The key takeaways from the landmark verdict on Sexual harassment by Delhi High Court and its value for women. Background – Recently Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by a former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former… Continue reading Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
Synopsis: The timely judicial review of the constitutional validity of laws would have reduced the number of protests in India. Background: In the Shaheen Bagh protest case, in 2020, SC held that there is no absolute right to protest and public spaces cannot be occupied and that too indefinitely. It affects the right of the… Continue reading Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
The need of explicit details of the offences against the children in POCSO Act
Source- The Hindu Syllabus – GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Synopsis: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted especially to protect children from sexual assault. Background In the case of Satish Ragde v. State of Maharashtra, Bombay High Court acquitted the accused… Continue reading The need of explicit details of the offences against the children in POCSO Act
NITI Aayog study to track “Economic Impact of Green Verdicts”
What is the News? NITI Aayog has commissioned a study to examine the unintended economic consequences of judicial decisions that have hindered and stalled projects on environmental grounds. About the study Responsible body: The study is to be undertaken by Jaipur-headquartered CUTS (Consumer Unity and Trust Society) Centre for Competition, Investment, and Economic Regulation. It… Continue reading NITI Aayog study to track “Economic Impact of Green Verdicts”
