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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Preventive detention

General Studies-2; Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Introduction The Allahabad High Court recently intervened in a case involving the arbitrary detention of a physically challenged Dalit advocate from Ghaziabad. Despite the advocate’s immediate willingness to furnish a …

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“The architecture of criminal justice in India remains colonial in design but democratic in aspiration”. Explain the tension between punitive control and rights-based reform. Analyse how this tension shapes policy implementation. Suggest governance reforms to reconcile the two.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Q3. “The architecture of criminal justice in India remains colonial in design but democratic in aspiration”. Explain the tension between punitive control and rights-based reform. Analyse how this tension shapes policy implementation. Suggest governance reforms to reconcile the two. …

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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.

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 …

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Dowry Deaths in India

Context: A surge in dowry-related deaths across states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Chandigarh has reignited national concern, revealing persistent social evils and severe justice delivery gaps. About Dowry Deaths in India: What are Dowry Deaths? Dowry deaths refer to the killing or suicide of a woman due to continuous harassment or violence over …

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Criminal justice reform must go beyond laws to include institutional preparedness and public trust. Discuss the institutional challenges in enforcing India’s new criminal codes. How can the system ensure citizen-centric justice?

Topic: Laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q3. Criminal justice reform must go beyond laws to include institutional preparedness and public trust. Discuss the institutional challenges in enforcing India’s new criminal codes. How can the system ensure citizen-centric justice? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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How does prison overcrowding affect the delivery of justice and correctional services in India? Examine the institutional limitations and propose long-term sustainable solutions.

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 …

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