A woman’s assertion of independence must not be termed ‘defiance’ in marriage: Supreme Court
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Summary
The expectation that a woman must sacrifice her career and conform to traditional notions of an obedient wife reflects a line of reasoning that is archaic, the justice said
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right