Fundamental Rights

The Union Cabinet today gave its nod to the DNA Profiling Bill that will be tabled in the upcoming Monsoon session of the Parliament. Here's all you need to know about it!

Even in well-developed cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, driving on good quality roads for long stretches or walking on well-maintained footpaths seems almost like a myth.

The practice violated the fundamental right of Muslim women and the ruling came as a relief for scores of women who constantly lived in the fear of receiving a ‘talaq’ at any moment.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be very useful in establishing accountability in India, but few people use this legal tool. If more people start using PILs to claim their rights and uphold responsibilities, governance in India can become much more efficient.

Sex workers in India, particularly women, still face a heavy amount of social judgement and stigma, leading to rights abuse for many of them. Dr. Shama Karkal talks about the oft-ignored rights of these women, and the Indian origins of the global movement to recognise these rights.

The Constitution of India is one of the most important documents in the country, yet for many people, it is little more than a dusty memory from their school Civics classes. However, a group of individuals from around the country are undertaking an initiative to educate themselves and others about the significance of this cornerstone of India and its contents. Meet the Jagriks of Samvidhan LIVE.