Source: B&B Subject: Social issues and Polity Context: In State of Uttar Pradesh vs Ajmal Beg (2025), the Supreme Court set aside an acquittal in a dowry death case and issued comprehensive guidelines to strengthen enforcement against dowry-related violence and deaths. About Supreme Court Guidelines on Dowry-Related Violence: What is the judgment about? The Supreme …
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Topic: Laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q3. “When the State presumes guilt, it must equally presume responsibility.” In the light of this observation, analyse judicial concerns over reverse burden statutes. Evaluate existing safeguards in India’s criminal procedure. Suggest reforms to ensure fair trial guarantees. (15 M) …
Context: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. About NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: What it is? …
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Topic: Fundamental Rights Q3. Explore the implications of the Right to be Forgotten under Indian jurisprudence. How can India balance privacy rights with public interest? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The Right to be Forgotten has gained legal relevance after the Puttaswamy judgment and enactment of the Digital Personal Data …
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. “Defamation law has become a contested site between reputation and freedom of expression”. Examine this tension. Propose reforms for a fairer balance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The recent Delhi court gag order in the Adani …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. “Justice delayed is justice denied acquires sharper meaning in the context of special statutes”. Analyse the judicial concerns over trial pendency. Suggest institutional mechanisms to ensure expeditious disposal. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In light of recent Supreme …
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. Remission is an essential facet of reformative justice in a constitutional democracy. Analyse in light of recent SC observations. Evaluate its scope and limitations. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court in 2025 reaffirmed remission …
Q7. “The sanctity of human life is the first principle of ethics”. Discuss its significance in shaping moral and legal norms. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Newborn’s body found in garbage heap, couple booked Key demand of the question You need to explain why the sanctity of life is …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Judicial discretion in bail matters must not be a licence for arbitrariness. Analyse with reference to constitutional safeguards under Articles 14 and 21. Evaluate measures to ensure consistency across courts. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent Supreme Court …
Q7. In public healthcare, ethical failure is not just clinical — it is also administrative and moral. Examine the layers of ethical responsibility in cases of medical negligence in public hospitals. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Probe ordered after five patients die at Odisha hospital due to alleged medical …
Syllabus: Environment Impact Assessment Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court of India struck down (Vanashakti v. Union of India) the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP that allowed retrospective environmental clearances to industries, calling them unconstitutional and violative of the right to a clean environment. About Retrospective Environmental Clearances: Definition: Ex-post facto or retrospective green …
Syllabus: Polity Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court has held that the right to digital access is part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21, mandating inclusive revisions in digital KYC norms. About Right to Digital Access: What It Is? The right to digital access refers to the guaranteed ability of every …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Q3. How does prison overcrowding affect the delivery of justice and correctional services in India? Examine the institutional limitations and propose long-term sustainable solutions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The India Justice Report 2025 …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Anticipatory bail ensures protection of innocent citizens but must not become a shield for offenders. Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question A Mangaluru court has granted anticipatory bail to a political worker, a …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure Source: TH Context: The defamation law in India has come under scrutiny once again following the conviction of a Congress leader (Rahul Gandhi) in a 2019 defamation case. Background: In 1860, the British imported their idea of …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of Powers. Context: A public interest litigation (PIL) under the consideration of the Supreme Court of India challenges the power of the Centre to notify minority communities at a national level. Who is a minority and who decides that? Section 2(f) of the National Commission for Minority Educational …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers. Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) of India has ruled that no one can be forced to get vaccinated because bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 (right to life) of the Indian Constitution. Background: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that hate speech should not be made against any community, be it minority or …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking minority status for Hindus in Mizoram,Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Kashmir etc. What the plea seeks? Minority status for Hindus: Hindus were …
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