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Freedom of Speech & Expression

Freedom of Speech & Expression – Power, Limits, and the Changing Digital Reality

1 Comment | UPSC |

Introduction Citizens exercise free expression to render their government accountable, to inform citizens, and to participate as actors in the process of nation-building. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution provides free expression to every citizen so that every citizen can express opinions in whatever format – written, verbal, visual, audio, online or digital interactive (regrettably, […]

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Article 18 of indian constitution

Article 18 Explained: Why Padma Awards Aren’t ‘Titles’

1 Comment | UPSC |

Introduction: Award Season and the Idea of Titles in the Constitution Each year, the National Film Awards and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards fill the country with pride — rewarding India’s creative genius as well as the spirit of excellence. They honour merit that binds together the cultural and moral fabric of the Republic. But, isn’t it

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khajuraho temple debate

Khajuraho temples: Judiciary, History, and faith(UPSC)

1 Comment | Current affairs, UPSC |

Introduction- Khajuraho temples met Judiciary Recently, intense debate has engulfed the peaceful stone carvings of Khajuraho, as during a hearing on a public interest petition that sought the restoration of the head of a Vishnu idol in the Chaturbhuj Temple in Khajuraho , CJI said that “This is purely publicity interest litigation… Go and ask

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Article 16 of the indian constitution

Article 16 of the Indian Constitution – Equality, Reservation, and the Mandal Legacy

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Introduction – The Core of Equal Opportunity “Equality has no meaning if it does not guarantee equal opportunities.” Article 16 of the Indian Constitution establishes equality of opportunity in public employment and ensures that birth, caste, or wealth do not determine access to government jobs or offices, but ability and merit do. But this promise

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