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Why in News?:These terms were recently in news reagrding the marital rape in India and observation & interpretation of Supreme Court. What is Marital Rape Exception (MRE) The MRE is a colonial relic, originating from the “doctrine of coverture” in English common law, which severely curtailed a married woman’s legal autonomy. As elucidated by the […]

ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF): The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is an important platform for security dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region. It involves not only the ten ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states but also several key non-ASEAN countries that are important stakeholders in regional security. History and Formation: The ARF was established in […]

Why in News ?  The Supreme Court has recently  refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions under Article 142 to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which replaced the Indian Penal Code. The petition was filed contending that the new BNS omitted the erstwhile […]

Why in News ?  The  Israeli Foreign Minister  has recently said that country has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel. He said that anyone who cannot condemn Iran’s attack on Israel does not deserve to enter Israel. He said that Guterres has not yet condemned the […]

Why in News ?  The term was recently in news. What is “Kafka’s Courtroom”? It refers to the depiction of bureaucratic and judicial systems in the works of Franz Kafka, particularly in his novel The Trial (Der Prozess). Kafka’s portrayal of the courtroom represents a nightmarish, oppressive, and incomprehensible legal system in which individuals are […]

Why in News ?  The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently urged all the states and union territories to ensure the immediate release of compensation to the POCSO victims belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities for their proper rehabilitation. What are concerns & issues raised by […]

India and the Maldives share a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties, underpinned by geographical proximity and mutual security concerns. The bilateral relationship has evolved into a strategic partnership, with cooperation in areas like trade, tourism, defense, and development. Early Ties: Diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives were formally established in 1965, […]

The order in a plea filed by journalist Sukanya Shantha based on her report published in The Wire that highlighted caste-based discrimination practiced in jails across India. The Supreme Court has struck down the provisions of state prison manuals that faciliated allotment of work to prisoners on the basis of their castes and classified denotified […]

Why in News ?  Amid the controversy over the laddu prasadam at Tirupati, Hindu organisations have revived the demand to free temples from government control. What is the history and background of this demand? The head of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which runs the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, is appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government. […]

 Why in News ?  Using its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has recently  ensured admission for a talented Dalit youth at IIT-Dhanbad by creating an additional seat, after he missed the fee deadline. About Article 142 of the Constitution of India: It grants the Supreme Court special powers to […]