Social Justice

SC calls for Data on caste discrimination in Higher Education

NEW DELHI: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the mothers of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi, the Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to provide comprehensive data on caste discrimination in higher educational institutions (HEIs). The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, issued the order on Friday, emphasizing […]

Misuse of dowry laws: Impact on cases of atrocities against women

The tragic case of a Bengaluru techie who ended his life due to alleged harassment and extortion by his wife and in-laws has once again brought the issue of false dowry cases to the forefront. This incident, which involved demands for exorbitant sums of money and multiple false police complaints, highlights a disturbing trend that […]

Moving beyond caste reservation: A path towards equality

Caste reservation, which was meant to be a temporary measure to uplift the marginalized communities, has become a permanent and problematic feature of Indian society.