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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Prison Conditions and the Crisis of Accessibility in India

GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Justice and Vulnerable Sections   Introduction India’s prisons have long symbolized systemic neglect, overcrowding, and denial of basic human rights. The infamous Bhagalpur Blindings (1979–80) brought global attention to the barbaric treatment of inmates, marking a dark chapter in India’s prison history. Despite the Mulla Committee’s recommendations in …

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Insights into Editorial: For equal treatment: On upholding rights of the disabled

  Context: In holding that people suffering from disability are entitled to the same benefits and relaxations as candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Supreme Court has recognised the travails of the disabled in accessing education or employment, regardless of their social status. Even though drawn from all sections of society, those suffering from …

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