Addressing Gender Disparity in the Indian Judiciary: Challenges and Reforms

Editorial

General Studies Paper 1 (GS1): Indian Society- Role of Women and Women’s Organizations Introduction The Indian judiciary faces a significant gender imbalance, especially at higher levels. Despite improvements in entry-level recruitment, women remain underrepresented in High Courts and the Supreme Court. This lack of representation is not just a structural issue; it reflects a broader societal imbalance and impedes a balanced approach to justice,…

Section 6A Of The Citizenship Act

Editorial

Context: In a landmark ruling, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on October 18 upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (1955 Act) which laid out an exclusive regime for migrants in Assam from erstwhile East Pakistan (present Bangladesh) to obtain Indian citizenship as long as they entered India…

Satellite Spectrum

Editorial

Context: UNION COMMUNICATIONS Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified last week that spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) would be allocated “administratively”, rather than through an auction of airwaves, which was proposed by Reliance Jio earlier this month. About Satellite spectrum: Satellite spectrum refers to the range of radio frequencies used by satellites to communicate with ground stations,…