Social Issues News
Manual Scavenging in India
The Supreme Court said claims of fraternity equality and dignity among the citizens remain a mere illusion if sizeable section of society is forced to enter sewers for living and die trapped in them even a decade after the outlawing of the inhuman practice of manual scavenging.
posted by 21st Oct 2023
Same-Sex Marriage
A constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court held that only the legislature can recognize or regulate same-sex marriage.
posted by 18th Oct 2023
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a specialized medical care approach that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family. It is often associated with end-of-life care, but it can be initiated earlier in the course of an illness, alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.
posted by 17th Oct 2023
Abortion Laws
Chief Justice of India said India’s Abortion Law was liberal and far ahead of other countries while hearing the case of a married woman who wants to medically terminate her 26 week pregnancy. The CJI referred to Roe vs wade Case of USA.
posted by 14th Oct 2023
Reproductive Rights
A division Bench of two women judges of the Supreme Court were in split in their opinions about the decision of a married woman to abort her 26-week pregnancy and the centre’s resolve to save the “Unborn Childâ€. The case was referred to the Chief Justice of India to form 3 judge bench.
posted by 12th Oct 2023