Social Customs — Mains Questions

Analyze the constitutional provisions that aim to reform discriminatory social customs in India. Discuss how landmark Supreme Court judgments have interpreted and applied these provisions.

Indian society is characterized by a dynamic interplay between traditional social customs and modern influences. Discuss this interplay with specific examples from marriage, gender roles, and festival celebrations.

Examine the regional variations in social customs across India, providing specific examples from at least four different states/regions. How do these variations reflect India's cultural diversity?