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Judicial Appointment Reforms

Judiciary Appointments: Reform or Status Quo?

Introduction The manner in which judges are appointed to constitutional courts is not merely an administrative issue; it is a question that touches the very foundation of democracy. In India, the debate over judicial appointments has resurfaced repeatedly over the last three decades, reflecting tensions between judicial independence, executive accountability, and democratic legitimacy. The controversy…

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Judiciary Is Rethinking Gender Sensitivity

From Handbook to Training: How India’s Judiciary Is Rethinking Gender Sensitivity

Introduction Courts do more than interpret laws — they shape social attitudes, define justice, and influence how dignity and equality are experienced by ordinary citizens. In recent years, India’s higher judiciary has increasingly acknowledged that unconscious bias and gender stereotypes can quietly enter judicial reasoning, especially in cases involving sexual violence, domestic abuse, and gender…

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