Social Justice & Welfare·Mains Questions
Special Provisions for Women — Mains Questions
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Q1250 words / 15 marks
Analyze the constitutional framework for special provisions for women in India. How do these provisions balance the principle of equality with the need for positive discrimination? Discuss with relevant case laws.
Q2250 words / 15 marks
The Women Reservation Bill 2023 represents the culmination of constitutional provisions for women's political empowerment. Critically examine this statement in light of existing constitutional framework and judicial pronouncements.
Q3250 words / 15 marks
Examine the role of judicial interpretation in expanding the scope of constitutional provisions for women. How has the Supreme Court's approach evolved from the Air India case to recent judgments on women in armed forces?