{"id":109279,"date":"2026-06-22T11:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=109279"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:20:49","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-22-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-22-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 22 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>End The Free Rein of Junk Food Advertising in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The rapid growth of\u00a0<strong>Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>High Fat, Sugar and Sodium (HFSS)<\/strong>\u00a0products has become a major public health concern in India.<\/li>\n<li>Despite policy commitments to regulate unhealthy food marketing, advertisements for chips, noodles, biscuits, breakfast cereals, chocolates, and sweetened beverages remain widespread across television, social media, newspapers, and digital platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Such advertising often portrays unhealthy products as nutritious, influencing consumer behaviour, particularly among children and adolescents.<\/li>\n<li>Given the rising burden of\u00a0<strong>obesity<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>diabetes<\/strong>, and other\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/non-communicable-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\">non-communicable diseases<\/a> (NCDs)<\/strong>, stronger regulation of food advertising is increasingly necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Problem of Misleading Food Advertising<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Selective Disclosure of Information<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Food companies frequently market products using terms such as\u00a0<strong>baked, multigrain,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>no maida<\/strong>\u00a0while failing to disclose high levels of\u00a0<strong>sugar<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>salt<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>unhealthy fats<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>refined carbohydrates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Such selective presentation creates a false perception of healthfulness and prevents consumers from making\u00a0<strong>informed choices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role of Celebrity Endorsements<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrities and influencers often promote breakfast cereals, biscuits, and snacks that are high in sugar, fat, or salt.<\/li>\n<li>These endorsements enhance consumer trust and increase the appeal of products, especially among young audiences, despite their questionable nutritional value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Impact of Advertising on Consumption Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creation of Consumer Demand<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Advertising does not merely reflect consumer demand; it actively shapes and creates it.<\/li>\n<li>Food corporations invest heavily in marketing because it influences purchasing decisions and consumption habits.<\/li>\n<li>In India, over two lakh junk-food advertisements in a month were supported by expenditure of around \u20b9170 crore, demonstrating the enormous reach of commercial promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Influence on Children and Adolescents<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Children are particularly vulnerable to persuasive marketing techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous exposure to advertisements through television, social media, sports broadcasts, schools, and public spaces encourages\u00a0<strong>brand loyalty<\/strong>\u00a0and normalises unhealthy dietary habits.<\/li>\n<li>These patterns often persist into adulthood, contributing to long-term health risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Health Risks Associated with Ultra-Processed Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Evidence<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Growing scientific evidence links UPF consumption to poor diet quality and the displacement of traditional and minimally processed foods.<\/li>\n<li>Research published in\u00a0<strong>The Lancet<\/strong>\u00a0associates UPFs with increased risks of\u00a0<strong>obesity<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>hypertension<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>cardiovascular disease<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>type 2 diabetes<\/strong>, and other chronic illnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addictive Consumption Patterns<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Many UPFs are engineered to be highly palatable through the use of additives, flavourings, emulsifiers, and sweeteners.<\/li>\n<li>Such formulations encourage overconsumption and may trigger behavioural responses similar to those observed in addiction science, increasing the likelihood of excessive intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Policy and Legal Gaps in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Existing Commitments<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s\u00a0<strong>National Multisectoral Action Plan (NMAP)<\/strong>\u00a0for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases proposed restrictions on HFSS food advertising.<\/li>\n<li>However, implementation has remained limited, allowing unhealthy food marketing to continue largely unchecked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging Policy Recognition<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Recent developments indicate growing awareness of the issue.<\/li>\n<li>Calls for\u00a0<strong>front-of-pack warning labels<\/strong>, restrictions on child-targeted advertising, and stronger food regulations have gained momentum.<\/li>\n<li>Judicial observations have also emphasised the\u00a0<strong>right to health<\/strong>\u00a0and the need to protect consumers from misleading advertisements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Path Forward: Need for Stronger Regulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protecting Public Health<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>When health risks are foreseeable and vulnerable populations are affected, the state has a responsibility to intervene.<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition education alone cannot succeed in an environment saturated with aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods.<\/li>\n<li>Effective regulation is therefore essential to create healthier food environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning from International Experience<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Countries such as\u00a0<strong>Chile<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Mexico<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Brazil<\/strong>\u00a0have implemented warning labels and restrictions on unhealthy food advertising.<\/li>\n<li>Their experiences suggest that legally enforceable measures are often more effective than voluntary\u00a0<strong>self-regulation<\/strong>\u00a0by industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting Healthier Food Systems<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Restricting the advertising of UPFs should not be viewed as anti-industry.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced spending on aggressive marketing could encourage companies to invest in healthier and minimally processed food products.<\/li>\n<li>Such a shift would support more sustainable and nutrition-oriented food systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The widespread advertising of\u00a0<strong>UPFs<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>HFSS foods<\/strong>\u00a0poses significant challenges to public health in India.<\/li>\n<li>Misleading marketing practices, extensive exposure among children, and strong scientific evidence linking these products to chronic diseases justify stronger government intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Measures such as\u00a0<strong>advertising restrictions<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>warning labels<\/strong>, and stricter regulatory frameworks can help protect consumers, promote healthier dietary habits, and uphold the constitutional\u00a0<strong>right to health<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Creating a healthier food environment is essential for reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and ensuring the well-being of future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>End The Free Rein of Junk Food Advertising in India FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.\u00a0<\/strong>What are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Ultra-Processed Foods are industrially manufactured food products that contain additives, flavourings, sweeteners, and other processed ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong>\u00a0Why are UPF advertisements considered misleading?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0UPF advertisements often highlight positive features such as &#8220;baked&#8221; or &#8220;multigrain&#8221; while concealing high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong>\u00a0How do food advertisements affect children?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Food advertisements influence children&#8217;s preferences, create brand loyalty, and encourage unhealthy eating habits from an early age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong>\u00a0What health risks are associated with UPF consumption?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0UPF consumption is linked to obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.\u00a0<\/strong>Why is stronger regulation of UPF advertising needed?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Stronger regulation is needed to protect public health, ensure informed consumer choices, and reduce the consumption of unhealthy food products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/end-the-free-rein-of-junk-food-advertising-in-india\/article71130017.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>The Lack of Accountability Within the NTA\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The cancellation of\u00a0<strong>NEET-UG<\/strong>\u00a0following a\u00a0<strong>paper leak<\/strong>\u00a0and the subsequent re-examination of more than 22 lakh candidates exposed significant weaknesses in India&#8217;s medical entrance examination system.<\/li>\n<li>While the government&#8217;s response focused on\u00a0<strong>criminal investigation<\/strong>, re-examination, and fee refunds, the incident revealed a deeper structural problem.<\/li>\n<li>A single security breach was able to disrupt the academic future of millions of students, highlighting concerns regarding\u00a0<strong>institutional accountability<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>systemic resilience<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>educational equity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The issue extends beyond identifying those responsible for the leak and raises questions about the design of the examination system itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Institutional Accountability and the NTA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A major concern is the limited accountability of the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-testing-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Testing Agency<\/a> (NTA)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Established as a registered society rather than through parliamentary legislation, the NTA operates without a clearly defined\u00a0<strong>statutory liability framework<\/strong>\u00a0toward candidates.<\/li>\n<li>In cases of examination failure, its obligations are largely restricted to carrying forward registrations and refunding examination fees.<\/li>\n<li>This creates a significant\u00a0<strong>accountability gap<\/strong>, as the broader academic, financial, and psychological costs borne by candidates remain unrecognised.<\/li>\n<li>Students invest years of preparation and substantial resources, yet institutional failures impose consequences primarily on aspirants rather than the examining authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Structural Vulnerability of NEET<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The design of\u00a0<strong>NEET<\/strong>\u00a0itself amplifies the consequences of any security breach.<\/li>\n<li>Conducted nationwide in a\u00a0<strong>single sitting<\/strong>\u00a0with one question paper, it functions as a highly\u00a0<strong>centralised examination system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Such a structure creates a\u00a0<strong>single point of failure<\/strong>, where one compromised paper can affect the entire country.<\/li>\n<li>The absence of alternative examination windows or distributed safeguards means that even a limited breach can lead to nationwide cancellation.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, delays in examination schedules create uncertainty in admissions and disrupt the educational trajectory of millions of students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Social and Economic Impact on Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The burden of examination cancellation extends far beyond the refunded application fee.<\/li>\n<li>With approximately\u00a0<strong>26 lakh MBBS seats<\/strong>\u00a0available for over\u00a0<strong>22 lakh aspirants<\/strong>, competition is extremely intense.<\/li>\n<li>Many candidates spend years preparing for the examination and invest heavily in\u00a0<strong>coaching institutes<\/strong>, accommodation, study materials, and living expenses.<\/li>\n<li>The impact is particularly severe for students from\u00a0<strong>economically weaker sections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Existing disparities in educational access and learning outcomes reduce their ability to absorb additional costs and uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li>Consequently, institutional failures often reinforce existing inequalities and disproportionately affect vulnerable groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Limitations of the Legal Response<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024<\/strong>\u00a0strengthens penalties against organised cheating networks through stringent punishments and financial penalties.<\/li>\n<li>While these measures enhance\u00a0<strong>deterrence<\/strong>, they do little to protect candidates who suffer from examination cancellations.<\/li>\n<li>The law does not provide a\u00a0<strong>compensation mechanism<\/strong>, guarantee an automatic re-examination, or establish clear standards of institutional liability.<\/li>\n<li>Consequently, the legal framework prioritises punishment of offenders while offering limited relief to affected students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Why Technology Alone Is Not Enough<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The proposed transition to\u00a0<strong>Computer-Based Testing (CBT)<\/strong>\u00a0is often viewed as a solution to examination malpractice.<\/li>\n<li>However, technological change alone cannot address the underlying structural problem. Security breaches can occur in both paper-based and digital systems.<\/li>\n<li>The cancellation of\u00a0<strong>UGC-NET<\/strong>, despite being conducted through CBT, demonstrated that digitisation does not eliminate vulnerabilities when the examination remains dependent on a single high-stakes session.<\/li>\n<li>The core issue lies in risk concentration rather than the mode of examination delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Constitutional and Ethical Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The issue also has important constitutional dimensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 14<\/strong>\u00a0guarantees\u00a0<strong>equality before the law<\/strong>\u00a0and protection against arbitrary state action, while\u00a0<strong>Articles 41 and 46<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>Directive Principles of State Policy<\/strong>\u00a0emphasise educational opportunity and protection of disadvantaged groups.<\/li>\n<li>A system that shifts the costs of institutional failure onto students, particularly those with fewer resources, undermines these principles.<\/li>\n<li>True equality requires not only uniform rules but also fair distribution of risks, responsibilities, and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Way Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statutory Status for the NTA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The NTA should be granted a clear\u00a0<strong>statutory basis<\/strong>\u00a0with defined obligations toward candidates and enforceable consequences for institutional failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Candidate Compensation Mechanism<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A dedicated\u00a0<strong>compensation framework<\/strong>\u00a0should automatically provide relief when examinations are cancelled due to administrative lapses or security breaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Examination Windows<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Introducing\u00a0<strong>multiple examination windows<\/strong>\u00a0each year would reduce dependence on a single test and prevent one compromised session from affecting the entire candidate pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The NEET-UG controversy demonstrates that the central issue is not merely the existence of a paper leak but the fragility of an examination system that can be disrupted by a single breach.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening\u00a0<strong>accountability<\/strong>, improving\u00a0<strong>institutional responsibility<\/strong>, ensuring\u00a0<strong>candidate welfare<\/strong>, and creating a more\u00a0<strong>resilient examination architecture<\/strong>\u00a0are essential for restoring public trust.<\/li>\n<li>A fair and effective system must not only punish wrongdoing but also protect students from the consequences of institutional failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Lack of Accountability Within the NTA\u00a0FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong>\u00a0Why was NEET-UG re-conducted in 2026?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0NEET-UG was re-conducted because a paper leak compromised the integrity of the examination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong>\u00a0What is the main structural weakness of NEET?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0The main structural weakness is that it is conducted in a single nationwide sitting, creating a single point of failure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong>\u00a0How are students affected by exam cancellations?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Students face academic delays, financial losses, and increased uncertainty about their future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong>\u00a0Why is the Public Examinations Act considered inadequate?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0The Act punishes offenders but does not provide compensation or protection for affected candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong>\u00a0What reform is suggested to reduce the impact of future disruptions?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Introducing multiple examination windows can reduce risk and prevent a single breach from affecting all candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/the-lack-of-accountability-within-the-nta\/article71130314.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Ease of Justice and Judicial Reforms &#8211; Building a Future-Ready Justice Ecosystem in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s justice delivery system has transformed over the past decade through legislative reforms, digital innovation, institutional strengthening, and improved access to justice.<\/li>\n<li>These reforms are taken within the broader vision of Ease of Justice and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Justice as a Pillar of Good Governance:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Justice forms the foundation of a\u00a0<strong>civilized society<\/strong>\u00a0by fostering trust, inclusion, and social stability.<\/li>\n<li>A robust justice ecosystem must not only guarantee access to justice but also contribute to citizens&#8217;\u00a0<strong>ease of living.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The government&#8217;s reform agenda seeks to achieve this through a\u00a0<strong>three-dimensional<\/strong>\u00a0framework:\n<ul>\n<li>Ease of engagement for litigants<\/li>\n<li>Ease of working for judges and advocates<\/li>\n<li>Ease of understanding for citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Enhancing Access to Justice for Citizens:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expanding legal aid and pre-litigation support:<\/strong>\u00a0Several initiatives have made legal services more affordable and accessible, especially in rural and remote regions.<\/li>\n<li>For example,\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tele-Law<\/strong>\u00a0provides free pre-litigation legal consultations through digital platforms. Over 11.2 million beneficiaries have availed legal assistance under the scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nyaya Bandhu<\/strong>\u00a0promotes pro bono legal services under the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) framework.<\/li>\n<li>E-filing services and e-Seva Kendras have simplified interactions between litigants and courts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>These initiatives aim to reduce procedural barriers and democratize access to justice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Strengthening Judicial Infrastructure:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improving the working environment of courts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognizing that subordinate courts are the first point of contact for most citizens, significant investments have been made in judicial infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For example<\/strong>, court halls increased from 15,818 (2014) to 22,712. More than \u20b99,400 crore has been released since 2014 for integrated court complexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital transformation through e-Courts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The e-Courts Phase-III Project seeks to establish end-to-end digital courts, paperless judicial processes, and AI-enabled justice delivery systems.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting innovations include video conferencing facilities, virtual courts, and live-streaming of court proceedings<\/li>\n<li>These measures enhance\u00a0<strong>transparency<\/strong>, efficiency, and public accessibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Making Justice Understandable and Inclusive:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leveraging technology for linguistic accessibility:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In a multilingual country like India, ease of understanding is critical. Key initiatives include:\n<ul>\n<li>Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software (<strong>SUVAS<\/strong>) for translation of judgments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhashini<\/strong>, an AI-powered language technology platform.<\/li>\n<li>Translation of Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data transparency:<\/strong>\u00a0The<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-judicial-data-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\"> National Judicial Data Grid<\/a> <\/strong>(<strong>NJDG<\/strong>) provides public access to information on more than 340 million court orders, enhancing transparency and evidence-based judicial administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Modernisation of Criminal Justice:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integration of digital criminal justice platforms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The newly enacted criminal laws have been supported by technological integration among e-Courts, e-Prosecution, e-Prisons, e-Forensics, and CCTNS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nyaya Shruti platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The platform enables virtual appearances, digital recording of witness testimonies, and instant transmission of digital bail orders to prisons<\/li>\n<li>This reduces delays in prisoner release and improves procedural efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Expanding Judicial Capacity:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in judicial strength, to address pendency and improve case disposal.<\/li>\n<li>For instance,\n<ul>\n<li>The High Court<strong>\u00a0sanctioned strength<\/strong>\u00a0increased from 906 to 1,122 judges.<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court strength rose from 31 to 34 judges in 2019, and subsequently to 38 judges.<\/li>\n<li>During the last 12 years, 1,175 High Court judges and 77 Supreme Court judges were appointed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The appointments reflect efforts to strengthen judicial capacity and representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Improving Business Environment and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal simplification:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The government has reduced more than 40,000 compliances, and repealed 1,725 obsolete colonial-era laws.<\/li>\n<li>These measures support the ease of doing business and reduce regulatory burdens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting ADR:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India is increasingly positioning itself as a global ADR hub through:\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthened arbitration laws.<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC).<\/li>\n<li>Enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>At the 2026 BRICS Justice Ministers&#8217; Meeting, India played a key role in the adoption of the\u00a0<strong>Gandhinagar Declaration<\/strong>, which promotes cooperation in mediation and arbitration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A modern justice system must combine constitutional values with technological innovation, ensuring that justice remains accessible, affordable, and citizen-centric.<\/li>\n<li>As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, sustained judicial reforms will be essential for strengthening the rule of law, improving governance outcomes, and deepening public trust in democratic institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Ease of Justice and Judicial Reforms FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1<\/strong>. How does the concept of &#8220;Ease of Justice&#8221; contribute to good governance in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. It improves access, affordability, transparency, and efficiency in justice delivery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2<\/strong>. What is the significance of the e-Courts Phase-III Project in judicial reforms?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. It aims to create AI-enabled, paperless, and fully digital courts, enhancing judicial efficiency, accessibility, and transparency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3<\/strong>. How are AI-based language technologies promoting inclusive justice in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Platforms such as SUVAS and Bhashini translate judicial documents into multiple Indian languages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4<\/strong>. What role does Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) play?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. ADR mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation reduce court burdens, ensure faster dispute resolution, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5<\/strong>. What are the benefits of the integration of e-Courts, e-Prisons, and CCTNS?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. It enables seamless digital coordination among institutions, reducing procedural delays and improving justice delivery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/ease-of-justice-has-brought-the-legal-system-closer-to-people-10750900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Editorial Analysis 22 June 2026 by Vajiram &#038; Ravi covers key editorials from The Hindu &#038; Indian Express with UPSC-focused insights and relevance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":86373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[141,882,909],"class_list":{"0":"post-109279","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-editorial-analysis","8":"tag-daily-editorial-analysis","9":"tag-the-hindu-editorial-analysis","10":"tag-the-indian-express-analysis","11":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109279"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109299,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109279\/revisions\/109299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}