International Court of Environment – Need of the Hour?
March 5, 2021Environmental disputes are not new and have been a topic of discussion for years now. If we rewind a few years back, the need for an effective and efficient dispute settlement system was not of major concern but with the growing population, environmental issues have taken center stage and nations are more and more aware of the impact of these issues. Statements by scientists drawing attention to the urgent nature of the climate crisis are becoming ever more frequent, and alarming. Reports by the United Nations and other overall bodies contain dire admonitions about the threat of species extinction. They…
The Infinity Stones of the Indian Constitution
The concept of infinity stones was popularized by the Marvel comics and books. These stones work together in maintaining the balance of the universe. A combination of these stones is the Constitution of India, acting as the…
Fiduciary Relationship in the Corporate Aspects
A Company is an incorporated body, having perpetual existence, formed by a single person (One Person Company), or group of persons (Partnership, Company, etc.). When we say that it is a body created by a group of…
Role of Media in creating Narratives and carving Public Opinion
Judiciary, Legislative, Executive, and Media are considered to be the four pillars of democracy. It was Thomas Carlyle who called media the ‘Fourth Estate of the Realm.’ Media, being the fourth pillar of democracy helps in delivering…
How is the marriageable age set low for Women a matter of Injustice?
When are you planning to get married?, But eventually, you will have to settle down, right?, You have graduated now, you should probably get married, your degrees don’t matter, you eventually need to get married. Hailing from…
Constitutionalism – A tool to curb Unlimited Power
An individual lives in a nation and is governed according to the rules and regulations of that nation. These rules and regulations determine his relationship with those who make these rules and regulations. A nation that provides…
Custodial Violence – Blaspheming Human Rights
Custodial violence and abuse of power by the police is a cause of concern; to protect the human rights of prisoners. It is regarded as one of the most serious offenses which are left unreported. Most of…
Cyberspace – The Future and Facets
The digital world which we witness in this current era is very different from the face-to-face world. The intertwined environment that involves interplay between software, services, and people could be roughly defined as what cyberspace is. The…
Dalit Lives Matter – The George Floyds of India
In India, the division made in accordance with the caste system has been rooted in history for the longest period. Divided majorly into four hierarchical groups, Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra, and a fifth category being the…
Are the Laws available to Women impeding Men’s Rights?
According to the data of 2020, the female population is 48.04 percent whereas the male population accounts for 51.96 percent, slightly more than that of the female population. But when it comes to men’s rights in India,…
Do we need Censorship on OTT Platforms?
A blessing? A curse? Or a bit of both? The categorization of OTT (Over-the-top) platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Hotstar, Spotify, and so on would depend on a person’s slant as for questions of government…
Loud and Proud – Liberty of Sexual Orientation of the LGBTQ+ Community
The word sex is more or less still a taboo in countries like India. While more often than not associated with the biological act of reproduction, the word has a deeper sense of meaning. We often forget…
Curbing Hate Crimes – A Herculean Task
India is a colorful canvas portraying different types of cultures, ethnicities, civilizations, and religions. It is a unique assimilation of different types of groups. This uniqueness is the identity of the country which gave rise to disagreement…
Freedom of Speech and Expression – Under a Question Mark?
Speech is God’s gift to mankind. Through speech and expression, a person conveys his thoughts, feelings, and emotions to others. Thus, Freedom of speech and expression is a natural right, which human beings acquire at birth. Therefore,…
Law of Sedition – A Colonial Relic giving Chills to Modern Liberties
Right to hold opinions and freedom of expression is the mainspring of every free and democratic society. The Constitution of India guarantees this right to its citizenry, with certain restrictions, for exchange and development of opinions. However,…
Crimes against Women in India – An Embarrassing Concern
Aggression, violence, and crimes against women who comprise about 48 percent of the population are some of the most serious issues that we face. India is traditionally a male-dominated country where women have to face various forms…
