Gender justice: sensitivity guidelines for judges

1. Question 1Answer D

   On 18 February 2026 the Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court view that grabbing a minor's breasts was not:

   • AMolestation
   • BStalking
   • CVoyeurism
   • DCorrect answer: Attempted rape

   Core Trigger: On 18 February 2026 the Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court observation that grabbing a minor's breasts was not attempted rape.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   Since which date has the Supreme Court acted suo motu on sensitivity guidelines for judges?

   • A18 February 2026
   • B14 July 2026
   • C13 August 1997
   • DCorrect answer: 25 March 2025

   Key Direction: Acting suo motu since 25 March 2025, the Court ordered a panel to draft sensitivity guidelines for judges.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which former Supreme Court judge headed the drafting committee on sensitivity guidelines?

   • AJustice Madan B. Lokur
   • BJustice Indu Malhotra
   • CJustice Ajay Rastogi
   • DCorrect answer: Justice Aniruddha Bose

   Current Head: Justice Aniruddha Bose, former Supreme Court judge, headed the drafting committee.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Constitutional morality refers to the Constitution's values of:

   • AMajoritarian customs
   • BCorrect answer: Rights and dignity
   • CReligious tradition
   • DAdministrative efficiency

   Key Term: Constitutional morality means the Constitution's values of rights and dignity, which may conflict with social morality.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Consider: 1. The National Judicial Academy report has a glossary of language for judgments. 2. The report was prepared by the Bar Council of India. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Report: The National Judicial Academy report has a glossary of language for judgments and victim-protection and in-camera trial recommendations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   On 14 July 2026 CJI Surya Kant's Bench ordered the report to be:

   • AKept confidential
   • BCorrect answer: Uploaded on court websites
   • CTabled in Parliament
   • DConverted into an Ordinance

   Stakeholders: On 14 July 2026 CJI Surya Kant's Bench ordered the report uploaded on court websites.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 6

7. Question 7Answer D

   The National Judicial Academy is located in:

   • AHyderabad
   • BBengaluru
   • CPune
   • DCorrect answer: Bhopal

   Headquarters: The National Judicial Academy, the judiciary's training institution, is in Bhopal.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 created which bodies?

   • AGender Tribunals
   • BCorrect answer: Internal Committees
   • CVigilance Cells
   • DWomen's Grievance Courts

   Founded: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 created Internal Committees, replacing court-made guidelines.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   Vishaka v State of Rajasthan, issuing binding workplace guidelines, was decided on:

   • A13 August 2013
   • B24 August 2017
   • C9 December 2013
   • DCorrect answer: 13 August 1997

   Landmark: Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (13 August 1997): binding workplace harassment guidelines filling a legislative vacuum.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider: 1. Articles 14, 15(1), 16 and 21 secure equality, non-discrimination and dignity. 2. Article 51A(e) is addressed to the State, not citizens. Which is/are correct?

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Articles 14, 15(1), 16 and 21 secure equality, non-discrimination and dignity; Article 51A(e) asks citizens to renounce practices derogatory to women.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 058, point 11

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