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Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 and Social Inclusion: Provisions, Impact and Challenges

Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India reiterated the significance of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009, describing it as an expression of the constitutional ideals of equality and inclusive education under Articles 14 and 21A. The...

Women’s Representation on Corporate Boards in India: Current Status, Legal Framework and Concerns

Context: Despite legal provisions mandating the inclusion of women directors, their actual representation in corporate boardrooms remains limited. Recent data from leading companies highlights a gap between compliance and meaningful participation. Women's Representation on Corporate Boards in India: Legal Framework...

Why Women’s Reservation Alone Is Not Enough: Gaps and Reforms

Context: Women’s Reservation in legislatures is often seen as a historic corrective to gender imbalance in politics. India, for instance, has one of the largest democratic electorates with high female voter participation, yet women’s representation in the Lok Sabha has...

Women Workforce Participation in India: Government Initiatives and Significance

Context: Despite a rising trend in female LFPR, India remains significantly below global averages. The Women's Reservation Act's stalled Parliamentary approval has renewed focus on women's broader economic participation in the workforce, academia, and corporate leadership. India has seen a...

Gaps in Migration Governance in India: Challenges, Policy Failures and Reforms

Context: Recent evacuation operations in West Asia underscore India’s efficient crisis management capabilities, while also exposing weaknesses in its long-term migration governance architecture. Migration Governance in India Scale of Migration: Both internal and international migration are significant in India, driven...

Reassessing Transgender Rights in India: Analysis of 2026 Amendment Bill

Context: The passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, signifies a pivotal and contentious juncture in the advancement of gender rights in India. Enacted by Parliament on March 25, 2026, notwithstanding significant dissent, including a proposal...

Anganwadi Workers in India: Roles, Importance and Legal status

Context: The Government of Rajasthan has transferred ₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to support uniform expenses. Additional measures such as honorarium hikes, nutrition schemes, and digital support have also been announced. About...

Stampedes in India: Status, Causes, Major Incidents and Prevention Measures

Context: The recent tragedy at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Nalanda (March 2026) serves as a grim case study in the failure of crowd management. Status of Stampedes in India NCRB Data: Between 2001 and 2015, India recorded 3,550 incidents,...

Human Trafficking in India, Causes, Consequences and Current Status

Context: The Supreme Court of India has stressed the urgent need for a clear and workable system to handle human trafficking cases, especially missing persons. Two major human trafficking attempts have been foiled in West Bengal, underscoring the grim reality...

Paternity Leave in India: Laws, Benefits and Current Status

Context In a ruling on maternity leave for adoptive and surrogate mothers last week (Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union of India), the Supreme Court called on the Union government to examine the need for a formal law recognising paternity leave for...