social justice
Supreme Court Judge Warns of 'Civilisational Tremor' as India's Elderly Face Growing Isolation and Vulnerability
Nov 18, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant warns of fraying intergenerational bonds in India, urging renewed social and legal protections for senior citizens amid concerns about digital fraud, abandonment, and isolation. With elderly population projected to triple by 2050, officials emphasize that legal provisions must be complemented by compassionate family relationships and community support to ensure dignity in aging.
Chief Justice BR Gavai Advocates for Creamy Layer Exclusion in Scheduled Caste Reservations: Constitutional Perspective
Nov 16, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai reaffirms his support for excluding the creamy layer from Scheduled Caste reservations, arguing that children of privileged officials shouldn't receive the same benefits as those from impoverished backgrounds. Speaking at a constitutional event, Justice Gavai emphasized the evolving nature of India's Constitution and how its principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity have enabled social mobility, including his own journey from humble beginnings to the nation's highest judicial office.
NDA Secures Historic Bihar Victory Through PM Modi's GYAN Strategy Targeting Poor, Youth, Farmers, and Women
Nov 14, 2025 07:00 pm CST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set for a landslide victory in Bihar's assembly elections, leading in over 200 of 243 seats. PM Modi's GYAN strategy focusing on the poor, youth, farmers, and women proved decisive, with voters transcending caste lines to support development. The alliance's welfare schemes and promises, including jobs for one crore youth and financial assistance for women, resonated strongly with voters, resulting in record 66% turnout with particularly high female participation at 71.6%.
PM Modi Advocates for Justice Delivery in Local Languages: Strengthening Legal Aid for All Citizens
Nov 09, 2025 12:36 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to deliver justice in languages understood by recipients, calling for court judgments and legal documents to be available in local languages. Speaking at a national conference on legal aid delivery mechanisms, he stressed that ease of justice is essential for social justice regardless of socioeconomic background and highlighted government initiatives including the translation of over 80,000 Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages.
The Mandal Commission Legacy: How Reservation Policy Transformed India's Social and Political Landscape
Nov 06, 2025 10:17 am CST
This article examines the profound impact of the Mandal Commission recommendations implemented by Prime Minister VP Singh in 1990, establishing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government positions. The policy triggered nationwide protests, transformed India's political landscape by empowering regional parties with backward caste bases, and led to the rise of leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav. The article traces BP Mandal's life journey from his fight against caste discrimination to heading the commission whose recommendations continue to shape India's social justice framework.
Rajnath Singh Slams Rahul Gandhi's '10% Control Army' Remark, Defends Military's Secular Nature
Nov 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's controversial statement about '10 percent of India controlling the Army,' emphasizing that the military has no caste or religion. The remarks, made during Bihar election campaigning, sparked criticism from BJP leaders who accused Gandhi of attempting to divide the armed forces and inappropriately dragging the military into caste politics.
Rahul Gandhi Claims Indian Army Under Control of Upper Castes, Sparks Controversy Over Representation
Nov 04, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has sparked controversy by claiming that India's Army is controlled by the upper 10% of the population while campaigning in Bihar. This statement adds to his ongoing advocacy for a national caste census and equal representation for marginalized communities. Gandhi has previously faced legal challenges for his comments about the military, including Supreme Court criticism over remarks about Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh.
Uttarakhand High Court Rules Compensation Represents Social Justice Beyond Financial Relief in Accident Case
Nov 01, 2025 01:18 pm CST
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed an insurance company's appeal against a Rs 53.93 lakh compensation award, ruling that compensation symbolizes social justice beyond mere financial relief. Justice Alok Mehra upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision, emphasizing that courts must take a liberal and humane approach in motor accident cases as the Motor Vehicles Act aims to provide prompt and adequate compensation to victims.
NDA's Bihar Election Manifesto 2023: Comprehensive Plan for Jobs, Women Empowerment, and Development
Oct 31, 2025 01:44 pm CST
The NDA has released a 69-page joint manifesto for Bihar Assembly elections featuring ambitious promises including 1 crore government jobs, financial support for women and farmers, housing schemes, free utilities, healthcare expansion, and infrastructure development across various sectors to transform Bihar into a hub for industry, technology, and education.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Remotely Controlling Bihar Government Through Nitish Kumar's Image
Oct 29, 2025 05:33 pm CST
In his first election rally in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that BJP is running Bihar through "remote control" while merely using Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a figurehead. Gandhi criticized the BJP for opposing social justice, creating two different Indias - one for common people and another for billionaires - and warned about potential election manipulation. He promised that if the INDIA bloc forms the government, it would protect all sections of society regardless of caste or religion.