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India's Fertilizer Policy Needs Urgent Overhaul

India's fertilizer subsidy bill hit ₹1.9 trillion, but efficiency is plummeting. Experts demand direct cash transfers to farmers and market-led reforms to stop fiscal waste and ecological damage. Read the full analysis.

SC sets aside removal of MP judge in bail order case

Supreme Court reinstates a Madhya Pradesh judge, ruling a wrong bail order alone cannot be grounds for disciplinary action. The court emphasized judicial independence and warned against frivolous complaints.

TN Designates Video-Conferencing Sites for Court Witnesses

Tamil Nadu government designates over 50 locations, including courts, hospitals, and prisons, for video-conferencing of witnesses under the new BNSS Act. This move aims to streamline judicial processes and aid distant witnesses.

PM Modi Calls 2025 Year of Transformative Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions 2025 as a landmark year for India's growth, dubbing it the 'Year of Transformative Reforms'. He urges the nation to board the 'Reform Express' for a developed India. Read more.

Argentina Backs India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat

Argentina supports India's claim for a permanent UN Security Council seat, stating the current structure is outdated. This marks a key diplomatic win for India amid growing global calls for reform. Read more.

Mysuru Lok Adalat Settles 14,000 Pending Cases

The National Lok Adalat in Mysuru successfully settled over 14,000 pending cases, including traffic challans, and collected Rs 23.6 crore in fines. Read the full report on this massive judicial clearance drive.

Why India's Courts Fail Women Seeking Justice

An on-ground report reveals how patriarchal norms, delays, and insensitive attitudes create hostile court environments for women litigants. True access to justice demands systemic introspection.

'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality

The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.

Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72

Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.

Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws

Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.

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