Context: MTP Act time limits In a recent Supreme Court proceeding (minor rape survivor case), the Court flagged that strict gestational limits under abortion law may violate the survivor’s rights. MTP Act – Core Basics Time limits Issue Constitutional Basis Supreme Court’s Observations and Advice Suggested
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MTP Act time limits under review by Supreme Court in minor cases
Public Interest Litigation reform debate over misuse and scope
Context: Public Interest Litigation A growing concern that Public Interest Litigation (PIL)—once a tool for social justice—is increasingly misused, raising the need to redefine its scope and safeguards. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Basics Constitutional basis Origin Late 1970s–80s (post-Emergency judicial activism) Key Cases Problems with PIL Suggested Reforms
Sacred groves restoration launched in Kerala for biodiversity conservation
Context: Sacred groves Kerala has initiated a pilot restoration of sacred groves (kavus) to revive degraded ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and remove invasive species through community participation. Sacred Groves and Their Significance Significance Threats Sacred Groves in India – State-wise Names

