Secularism – Conundrum of Indian Constitution
January 20, 2021India is a unique State, promoting secularism and preserving spirituality through constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. In simple terms, secularism can be defined as the ‘principle of separation of state from the religious institution‘. In the concept of secularism, the government must remain neutral in religious matters, leaving the religious choice to the liberty of the people. There are many countries that promote a particular religion as a religion of the State; however, in this context, the Constitution of India is unique. Under the 42nd Amendment Act 1976, the word ‘secular’ was added in the Preamble. As per the Preamble…
The Farmers Protest amidst the Pandemic – An analysis of recently introduced Farm Laws
The President of India passed 3 Farm Acts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic on 5th June 2020 to bring the reforms in the current Agricultural system. This Research article will explore the 3 acts with…
Settlement of International Disputes
We are familiar with the term ‘Dispute’ as it represents the most basic disagreement or misunderstanding between two parties over a certain topic/point of law/ or opinion. ‘Disputes’ arise in our everyday life and dictate a huge…
Apathy of the Stateless Nationals – India in dire need of Legislation on Refugees
Indian Diaspora is one of the world’s most diverse populations. India is now home to refugees from all over the place which only adds to our diverse culture. The most common refugees are from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Tibet,…
Marital Rape – The Dark Side of Holy Matrimony
As kids, we all are taught that marriage is a sacred institution, that it is a collaboration between two souls that requires a bond of respect, trust, and love. And these sayings have beautifully described the essence…
Lost Innocence – Child Pornography and Sexual Abuse
Child Pornography refers to sexual exploitation of a minor that is preserved in recorded form like images, videos, or any other computer-generated form. They are a form of sexual abuse that is against the law in most…
Web of Laws – Absconding of Wrongdoers
Laws are like spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught. Honor De Balzac Human civilization can claim without fear of disavowal that law has advanced quickly in an organized way…
Be Vocal for Local – Globalisation’s Impact on India’s Local Market
The New Economic Policy of 1991, also referred to as the LPG Model of Growth (Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization), was the first measure made by the government of India to introduce the country into the global market.…
Judicial Activism – Judiciary in Action
In recent times, we see that the Indian Judiciary is playing an active role and is not just a silent spectator of the policies. In India, there is an exploitation of fundamental freedom of the citizens, that…
Institutional Arbitration in India
What do we think when we hear the term Institutional Arbitration? Well, before diving into the meaning and significance of Institutional Arbitration, let us understand what does Arbitration mean. Arbitration is defined as a procedure in which a…
Honor Killing – ‘Killing Honor?’
If it ever occurs to people to value the honor of the mind equally with the honor of the body, we shall get a social revolution of a quite unparalleled sort. Killing someone is ultimately a crime.…
Evolution of Law – A mark we missed!
The laws of Kritayuga are different from those of Treta Yuga and Dwapara Yuga, and the laws of Kali Yuga are different from those of all the previous ages- the laws of each age being according to…
Bowing to Law – Plausibility of Natural Law and Positive Law
Why do we bow to the law? Since childhood, we are taught the two common reasons as to why we should follow a rule: sanction (Positive Law) and reason (Natural Law). When a child doesn’t eat they…
Paternity Leave – It’s time for Dad!
Is it possible for any enceinte woman who is about to give birth or who has freshly given birth, ween that her husband is not with her to take care of her and their child? The absence of a…
Paraya Dhan – The Status of Women in India and Legislation
‘Men and women’ are equal. This is a statement that every one of us has heard or said at some point in our lives, but very few of us actually believe and act according to it. The…
Appeasement Politics – The Saintly Bigotry of Indian Politicians
Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. We live in a society where abstract forts are constructed. Beliefs and ideologies based on them are developed right from the foundation. We embrace a lifestyle owing to…
