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Enhancing Access to Justice in India: Evaluating the Legal Aid Framework for Inclusive Governance Context: The India’s Legal Aid Framework, as defined under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, promises free legal services to around 80% of the population. However, in 2023–24, only 15.50 lakh individuals availed the service. Gaps in outreach, funding, and accountability […]

Child Trafficking in Bihar: Causes, Challenges & Effective Policy Measures (GS Paper II – Governance, Social Justice and Social Welfare) Context: Child trafficking in Bihar is one of the gravest violations of human rights, inflicting physical, psychological and economic harm on its victims. In Bihar, this crime has surged, with thousands of girls coerced into

Contractualization in India’s Formal Manufacturing Sector: Implications for Labour Productivity and Worker Welfare Introduction: Contractualization refers to the increasing reliance on temporary or contract-based workers, often hired through third-party contractors, in place of permanent workers within the formal sector. In recent decades, India’s formal manufacturing sector has witnessed a significant surge in the use of

Scope of Medical Activities for AYUSH Practitioners in India: Legal and Policy Insights GS Paper II – Governance and Social Sector (Health Policy and Regulation) Context: The debate over the scope of medical activities for AYUSH practitioners—particularly regarding their right to use the title “doctor” and prescribe modern medicines—has intensified in India. This growing controversy

Ensuring Citizen-Only Electorate in India: Constitutional Role of Election Commission and Legal Safeguards Context: The foundation of India’s democratic process is adult suffrage, restricted to citizens only. Articles 324 and 326 of the Constitution vest the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the power to prepare and revise electoral rolls under continuous supervision. To safeguard

Electoral Roll Integrity in India: Impact of Non-Citizen Inclusions and Legal Remedies Electoral roll integrity is central to the foundation of India’s democratic framework. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a democratic polity, and the electoral roll ensures that only eligible citizens participate in choosing their representatives. According to Article 326 of the

Polyandrous Marriages in India: Tribal Traditions and Cultural Significance Polyandrous marriages—where one woman marries multiple men—remain a rare but culturally rich tradition in some tribal regions of India. While modern Indian society predominantly follows monogamous norms, these unique marriage systems reveal a fascinating blend of history, necessity, and cultural resilience. A Modern Example from Himachal

Ensuring Electoral Inclusivity for Internal Migrants in India Ensuring Electoral Inclusivity for Internal Migrants in India Electoral inclusivity for internal migrants in India is increasingly under threat as outdated legal frameworks and rigid administrative practices fail to accommodate the realities of internal migration. The electoral system, established under the Representation of the People Act of

Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation: Impact on Executive–Legislative Relations and Constitutional Autonomy Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation: A Turning Point in Executive–Legislative Relations and Constitutional Autonomy Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation marks a historic moment in India’s political landscape, revealing the growing tensions between the executive and legislature, and raising urgent questions about the autonomy of constitutional offices. The Vice-President of

Faith as a Strategic Frontier in the India-China Rivalry over the Himalayas In the 21st century, geopolitical competition between India and China has expanded beyond traditional military and economic domains into more subtle instruments of soft power—with faith and spiritual influence emerging as pivotal tools. Nowhere is this more evident than in the India-China Himalayan