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Counting for Justice: India’s Caste Census and the Road to Equality

India's caste census, the first since 1931, aims to refine welfare and affirmative action but risks deepening divisions. Balancing equity and unity, it tests India's democratic resolve to use data for justice without fueling identity politics.

Anish Sinha
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May 06
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Case Study: Smt. N. Usha Rani and Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas

The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.
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Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

Anish Sinha
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Jan 31
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Faith, Identity, and Reservation: Supreme Court on Religious Conversion and Caste

The Supreme Court in C. Selvarani v. The Special Secretary-cum-District Collector ruled that religious conversions made solely to avail reservation benefits are a "fraud on the Constitution." The decision emphasizes the need for genuine conversions to uphold social justice.

Anish Sinha
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Dec 05