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Judicial Regulation of Religious Practices in India

Faith, Rights, and the Constitution: Recent Judicial Interventions Explained

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Introduction Religious diversity is one of the defining features of India. The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion while simultaneously committing the State to equality, dignity, and secular governance. This dual commitment often brings courts into sensitive disputes involving rituals, temple management, and denominational rights. Recent judicial observations—particularly from the Madras High Court—have once again highlighted…

Sex Ratio Among India’s Tribal Communities Is More Favorable to Women Than Among Scheduled Caste

Sex Ratio Patterns in India: Why Tribal Communities Fare Better Than Scheduled Castes

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The sex ratio — defined as the number of females per 1,000 males — is a key demographic indicator reflecting gender equity, social norms, health outcomes, and cultural practices within a population. In India, data from the Census of India and National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) consistently show that many tribal groups (often referred to…

Scheduled Tribes in India: Constitutional Recognition and Pathways to Inclusive Development

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Introduction India is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the world, comprising hundreds of distinct communities with unique languages, cultures, and traditions. Despite their rich heritage, tribal groups have historically remained socially and economically marginalized due to geographical isolation, limited access to education and healthcare, and exploitation of land and forest resources….

Liberating the Poor from Deprivation: The Key to Sustainable Poverty Eradication in India

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Introduction Poverty is often narrowly understood as a lack of income. However, modern development thinking recognizes poverty as a multidimensional phenomenon involving deprivation of opportunities, capabilities, dignity, and basic rights. Nobel laureate Amartya Sen conceptualized poverty as a “capability deprivation,” emphasizing that real poverty lies in the inability of individuals to live lives they value….

Religiosity and Communalism in India: From Personal Faith to Political Identity

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Introduction Religion has always occupied an important place in Indian society. From ancient spiritual traditions to everyday social practices, faith has shaped values, identities, and community life. However, religion can manifest in different ways. While religiosity reflects personal faith and spiritual engagement, communalism represents the politicization of religious identity, often leading to social division and…

Protecting India’s Tribal Communities: Two Landmark Legal Initiatives Against Discrimination

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Introduction Scheduled Tribes (STs), often referred to as Adivasis, constitute one of India’s most historically marginalized communities. Living primarily in forested, hilly, and remote regions, tribal populations have faced systemic exclusion, land alienation, social discrimination, and economic deprivation for centuries. Colonial forest policies, exploitative intermediaries, and post-independence development projects further intensified their vulnerability. Recognizing this…

Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar: Divergent Approaches, Common Goal of Uplifting the Downtrodden

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Introduction The struggle for social justice in modern India is inseparable from the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Both were towering personalities who shaped India’s socio-political landscape, particularly in relation to the condition of the oppressed communities. Although their pathways, ideological foundations, and methods differed profoundly, their ultimate commitment to uplifting…

Economic Inequality in India: Dimensions and the Impact of Regional and Social Disparities on Inclusive Development

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Introduction Economic inequality has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing India in the 21st century. Despite sustained economic growth, technological progress, and rising global integration, the benefits of development have not been distributed evenly across society. Inequality in India is not limited to income differences alone; it spans wealth ownership, access to…

Constructive Programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements

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Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political battle against British imperialism; it was a comprehensive movement for moral, social, and economic regeneration. Among the towering figures of India’s independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi stands out as a visionary who sought to achieve swaraj (self-rule) not just through political defiance but also through constructive…

Social Justice and Welfare in India: Schemes, Inclusion, and Legal Debates

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Introduction Social justice is a cornerstone of the Indian Constitution and a guiding principle of governance. It emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and protection of vulnerable groups. Welfare schemes, both at the central and state levels, play a crucial role in empowering disadvantaged communities by addressing issues of poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, disability, and economic marginalization. In…

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