The Supreme Court’s refusal to extend the POSH Act to women political workers exposes a protection gap leaving them vulnerable, undermining gender equality, participation; addressing it requires legislative amendments, Election Commission mandates and party reforms to ensure safe, political spaces.
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 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 MoreIndia's animal welfare framework includes constitutional duties and the PCA Act 1960. Challenges persist with massive stray populations, weak enforcement, and human-animal conflicts. Strengthen laws, increase penalties, expand ABC programs, and enhance infrastructure to build a compassionate society respecting both animal welfare and public safety.
Click to View MoreThe Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has ended, potentially exempting 65.2 lakh voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is working to ensure voter inclusion, remove ineligibles, eliminate duplicates, and correct errors. To improve SIR, ECI should accept accessible identification documents and improve data sharing.
Click to View MoreImpeachment is a constitutional process, which ensures accountability within the judiciary. The process begins with a motion for removal in either house of Parliament, passed by a special majority in both houses, and the President issues an order for the judge's removal. Despite six attempts since independence, no judge has been impeached thus far.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has warned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against using the court as a political platform and politicizing the issue. Critics argue the ED selectively targets opposition party leaders and has low conviction rates. To improve the ED's functioning, steps include enhanced transparency, judicial scrutiny, capacity building, protection from political influence, and prioritizing quality prosecution.
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