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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Supreme Court Guidelines on Student Suicides

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction Student suicides in India have emerged as a major public health and social crisis. The Supreme Court of India, acknowledging the gravity of this issue, issued comprehensive guidelines in July 2024 for educational institutions and governments to prevent …

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In-House Judicial Enquiry

Source:  DH Context: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member in-house inquiry panel to investigate allegations of cash recovery from the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. About In-House Judicial Enquiry: What it is: An internal mechanism to examine complaints against sitting High Court or Supreme Court judges for misconduct …

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Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh Selection and Appointment Rules

Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new rules for the selection of the Director General of Police (DGP). Key Points: New UP Rules for DGP Selection Selection Committee: Headed by a retired High Court judge, it includes the Chief Secretary, a UPSC nominee, the UP Public Service Commission chairperson or nominee, the Additional Chief …

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Supreme Court Guidelines on Stereotyping Differently-Abled Persons in Films and Media

Syllabus: Indian Society/ Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has issued a landmark judgment addressing the portrayal of differently-abled individuals in visual media and films.   What did the SC say? The Supreme Court observed that stereotyping differently-abled persons perpetuates discrimination and inequality. The judgment was in …

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