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Study materialConstituent Assembly of IndiaThe Constituent Assembly of India, convened in 1946, was responsible for drafting the Constitution, marking a significant moment of Indian self-determination and democratic governance. Study materialThe Constituent Assembly: Drafting the Indian Constitution, B.R. Ambedkar and Key DebatesThe Constituent Assembly of India, established in 1946, was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as its principal architect, and it engaged in significant debates on rights, representation, and the structure of governance. Current affairsSupreme Court "Judgments and Gender" Handbook 2026: Gender-Sensitive, Trauma-Informed Guidelines for All Indian CourtsSC approved "Judgments and Gender" handbook (July 14, 2026; released Aug 3–4). CJI Surya Kant's bench directed all courts to replace "prosecutrix" with "victim/survivor/complainant", ban patriarchal phrases, and apply trauma-informed adjudication. Triggered by Allahabad HC mischaracterising sexual assault of a 14-year-old as "rape preparation" (2026 SCC OnLine SC 207). NJA committee chaired by Justice Aniruddha Bose. DGPs and Directors of Prosecution also directed.
In previous-year questions
- The committee that drafted the "Judgments and Gender" handbook (2026) was chaired by which of the following?UPSC · Current Affairs
- The NTA overhaul announced in August 2026 followed recommendations of a high-level committee. Who chaired this committee, formed in June 2024 to recommend NTA reforms after the NEET-UG and UGC-NET controversies?UPSC · Current Affairs