Juvenile justice system is strained, with over 55% cases pending before understaffed JJBs. The India Justice Report flags poor infrastructure, high pendency, and inconsistent assessments under the JJ Act, 2015. Strengthening capacity, training, and rehabilitation is essential to protect child rights and improve outcomes.
Click to View MoreLegal aid upholds the constitutional promise of “justice for all” by offering free legal services to the marginalized. Through NALSA and state authorities, it narrows the gap between rich and poor, ensuring that financial or social disadvantages never restrict access to justice.
Click to View MoreThe Bombay High Court questioned Maharashtra’s Election Commission for holding local polls without VVPATs, citing concerns over electoral transparency. Responding to a petition alleging violation of free and fair elections, the court sought justification for the SEC’s “logistical constraints,” prompting a review of voter rights and accountability.
Click to View MoreKarnataka leads judicial reform by integrating AI into district courts to reduce pendency and streamline administration. The judiciary uses AI for research and case management to boost efficiency and transparency, while enforcing strict ethical safeguards to prevent bias and uphold impartial, speedy justice for every citizen.
Click to View MoreDefamation laws in India balance free speech and reputation. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees expression, while Article 19(2) allows restrictions, including defamation. The Supreme Court upheld criminal defamation under Article 21, but judges now urge decriminalization to curb misuse and protect dissent.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court partially stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, halting executive overreach and the five-year Islamic practice requirement. The ruling highlights judicial vigilance in upholding constitutional principles, separation of powers, and ensuring legislative reforms comply with the rule of law.
Click to View MoreCustodial violence erodes trust in law enforcement, undermines constitutional values, and violates human dignity. Addressing it requires strong legal safeguards, police reforms, and accountability mechanisms. True justice lies not in fear but in fairness, where the State protects rights rather than abuses power, upholding democracy’s core promise of dignity for all.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has ruled that Aadhaar, a voter ID system, is a valid proof of identity but not citizenship, following a petition for voter list revision in Bihar. The ruling upholds the voluntary nature of the Aadhaar-Voter ID link, ensuring privacy and preventing disenfranchisement, demonstrating judicial oversight.
Click to View MoreThe severe gender imbalance in judiciary, undermines its constitutional promise of equality and inclusivity. This gap, rooted in systemic patriarchy and an opaque collegium, is an ethical and constitutional failure. Bridging it requires transparent, mandated diversity policies to ensure a more representative and trusted judiciary.
Click to View MoreDowry results in violence against women, leading to deaths and severe harassment, particularly among vulnerable socioeconomic groups. Despite stringent laws, including the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), its practice persists due to social sanction, patriarchy, and low conviction rates, highlighting a wide gap between law and implementation.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Law and Justice is promoting Arbitration and Mediation in the country to improve accessibility and speedy trials. The Mediation Act 2023 provides a statutory framework for mediation, encouraging pre-litigation for civil and commercial disputes. Challenges include lack of awareness, quality, and infrastructure.
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