Tag: fundamental rights UPSC

  • Supreme Court Pulls Up Odisha Courts Over ‘Odious’ Bail Conditions for Adivasis

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Bail conditions, Fundamental Rights, JudiciaryMains: GS Paper 2 — Judiciary, Social Justice, Tribal Rights Why in News? The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Odisha judiciary for imposing harsh and degrading bail conditions (like cleaning police stations), especially on Adivasi and Dalit individuals, calling them unconstitutional. What Did the…

  • Hate Speech Laws in India: Supreme Court’s Stand Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Hate speech, IPC provisions, Fundamental RightsMains: GS Paper 2 & 4 — Polity, Governance, Ethics Why in News? The Supreme Court observed that existing legal provisions are adequate to deal with hate speech, and any further changes should be made by the legislature, not the judiciary. What is…