Topic: social justice
Supreme Court Upholds Bar on Anticipatory Bail in Caste Crimes
The Supreme Court of India recently quashed a Bombay High Court order granting anticipatory bail in a caste-based crime case. The ruling reaffirmed that Section 18 of the...
ILO Report on Algorithmic Management and Job Quality
Recently, the ILO released a report titled ‘Revolutionizing health and safety: The role of AI and digitalization at work’. It was published ahead of the World Day for...
Surrogacy Law for Unmarried Women
The Bombay High Court recently told a 38-year-old divorced woman to go to the Supreme Court to decide if a single woman can have a child through surrogacy....
Section 19 of POCSO Act
On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear concerns regarding Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Senior advocate...
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Liberty
Liberty is the state of being free within society. It encompasses freedom from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority. This includes one’s way of life, behaviour, and political views....
Social Justice: Victim Compensation Initiatives in India
Victim compensation is a legal provision aimed at providing financial support to victims of crime. It recognises the rights of victims to receive assistance. In India, these initiatives...
Human Rights: Global Champions, Organizations, Awards and Issues
Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals. They encompass civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. These rights are universal and inalienable, meaning they...
Gandhian Principles of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs. Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy emphasises ethical living, social justice, and environmental stewardship....
Boilers Bill 2024 Passed by Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Boilers Bill 2024, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which aims to enhance safety for workers operating boilers. The bill also...
UNAIDS Report Highlights Human Rights and AIDS
UNAIDS has released a report ahead of World AIDS Day, which emphasises that ending AIDS by 2030 is possible. However, this goal hinges on protecting the rights of...
Who is Yamandú Orsi, Uruguay’s New President?
Yamandú Orsi has been elected as Uruguay’s next president, follows a closely contested runoff election, which marks a shift back to centre-left governance after five years of conservative...
