Equality in India

Saurabh Kirpal's new book 'Who is Equal?' explores the intersection of law and social inequalities in India, emphasizing the importance of public awareness regarding fundamental rights. The book critiques the judicial system's role in combating discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, and sexuality, aiming to demystify equality laws for the average citizen. Meanwhile, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has highlighted the gradual erosion of fundamental freedoms in India, linking the concept of freedom to equality and calling for recognition of intersecting identities in discussions of discrimination. Concurrently, discussions on Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution reveal a historical bias in protecting linguistic minorities, overshadowed by the focus on religious minorities. In Pakistan, Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora reiterated the constitutional guarantees of equal rights for minorities, stressing the necessity of unity and tolerance for national progress. These narratives collectively underscore the ongoing struggles for equality and recognition faced by various minority groups in South Asia.