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  • 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…

  • NHRC, Human Rights & Judicial Oversight: Key Issues Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: NHRC, Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Mains: GS Paper 2 — Polity, Judiciary, Human Rights Why in News? A High Court bench questioned the functioning of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), raising concerns about its role in addressing serious human rights issues and its adherence to its…

  • RTE Act & Social Inclusion: How Section 12(1)(c) Promotes Equality in Education

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Right to Education Act, Section 12(1)(c)Mains: GS Paper 2 — Polity, Education, Social Justice Why in News? The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the importance of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, emphasizing its role in promoting social inclusion and equality in education. What is…

  • Ladakh Organisations Seek Talks with Home Minister: Statehood & Sixth Schedule Demand

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Sixth Schedule, Union Territories, Ladakh districtsMains: GS Paper 2 — Polity, Governance, Federalism, Tribal Rights Why in News? Leaders of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), representing various socio-political and religious groups, have sought a meeting with Amit Shah to discuss demands for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under…

  • Sabarimala Case: Supreme Court Examines State’s Power Over Religious Practices

    Sabarimala Case: Supreme Court Examines State’s Power Over Religious Practices Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Articles 25 & 26, Fundamental Rights, religious freedomMains: GS Paper 2 — Constitution, Judiciary, Rights vs Regulation Why in News? The Supreme Court, during hearings in the Sabarimala reference case, examined whether the State has the authority to…

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