The Supreme Court’s 100-metre elevation rule for the Aravallis threatens over 90% of India's oldest fold mountains. Urgent landscape-level conservation and the Aravalli Green Wall Project are critical to prevent desertification, water scarcity, and severe pollution across North-West India.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court is currently examining the misuse of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship and age. Governed strictly by the Aadhaar Act 2016, Aadhaar merely establishes resident identity for subsidies but legally cannot determine Indian citizenship, domicile, or date of birth.
Click to View MorePreventive detention laws in India allow the government to detain individuals without trial for up to three months to prevent potential crimes. Authorized under Article 22 of the Constitution, these laws protect national security and public order but face civil rights criticism.
Click to View MoreIndia's fragmented disability pensions currently leave millions vulnerable, as the nation spends merely 0.02% of its GDP on welfare. Establishing a Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate (MUDPFR) transforms discretionary state charity into guaranteed constitutional rights, driving robust economic growth
Click to View MoreThe PCPNDT Act 1994 prohibits sex selection to combat female foeticide and declining child sex ratios in India. Despite census improvements, the Supreme Court demands strict enforcement and meticulous record-keeping to eradicate deep-seated patriarchal biases and protect the girl child.
Click to View MoreThe Indian Constitution allows the executive to promulgate ordinances during emergencies under Articles 123 and 213. However, the Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that unfettered re-promulgation without legislative approval subverts democratic processes, violating the core principle of parliamentary supremacy.
Click to View MoreThe Aravalli Range, North India’s crucial dust and desertification shield, faces severe degradation. Recent Supreme Court rulings redefining the hills for mining regulations have sparked ecological concerns, amplifying the urgent need for the Aravalli Green Wall eco-restoration project.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, affirming its statutory validity under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The verdict clarified that Aadhaar serves as identity, not proof of citizenship, balancing electoral purity with due process and voter rights.
Click to View MoreIndia’s criminal justice system is embracing a victim-centric model through the BNSS 2023, guaranteeing structured victim compensation, active procedural participation, and timely updates. This transition successfully balances restorative justice mechanisms with retributive frameworks while protecting the accused's constitutional rights.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court's UAPA bail jurisprudence highlights the conflict between national security and personal liberty. While Section 43D(5) imposes strict statutory bail restrictions, courts invoke Article 21 to grant relief in cases of prolonged incarceration, ensuring constitutional rights prevail.
Click to View MoreThe PoSH Act of 2013 mandates safe working environments for women by prohibiting workplace sexual harassment. It establishes Internal and Local Complaints Committees for redressal and emphasizes prevention, accountability, and the protection of fundamental constitutional rights.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court declined a separate anti-racial slur law, citing Article 14 equality concerns. The 2026 Anjel Chakma case revived debate over BNS adequacy versus Bezbaruah Committee proposals. Unlike Tehseen Poonawalla (2018), the Court favors aggravated sentencing and police sensitization to address bias crimes without deepening polarization.
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