1. Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs): Accelerating Justice for Sexual Crime Survivors Context: Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) play a pivotal role in expediting justice for survivors of sexual crimes in India. With an impressive disposal rate of 96.28%, these …
1. India’s Habitual Offender Laws: A Legacy of Discrimination Context: In a recent statement in Parliament, the Government of India confirmed that laws declaring individuals as “habitual offenders” are still active in 14 states and Union Territories. Despite Supreme Court …
1. Women’s Political Participation in India: Progress, Challenges, and Future Pathways Context: Women’s political participation in India has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. While many nations saw a narrowing gender gap in political engagement during the 1990s, …
1. NASA Astronauts Return After Unexpected 9-Month Delay Context: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month delay caused by issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially scheduled for a brief one-week stay, …