Women Reservation Bill – A Buried Thought?
The Constitution of India is the lengthiest one of its kind in the world. Due to its status as a written constitution et one written down in a single document, it has 448 articles that lay down…
Putting the Screws on the Vulnerable – Relooking at the Vulnerable Suspect in Custody
While the Constitution of India guarantees numerous rights to the people, the ground reality and application of these rights is lacking. This statement is the most salient in the context of detention and the powers of the…
Rethinking the Sentencing Policy in India
Human civilization has maintained social order in society since ancient times by building laws and laws that the people ideally follow. If someone broke the applicable rule, he or she was to be punished in the ordinary…
Drugs Abuse – A Critical Analysis with special reference to India
No matter how far gone you are on the path of addiction, there is always an inner voice telling you to find relief by changing your habits. You were not born to be enslaved by drugs or…
Struggle of the Transgender Community – Getting the Short End
As we all are familiar with the fact that June is recognized as Global Pride Month, it denotes the rights and opportunities that the LGBTQ community has and reminds us of the fact that they still lack…
The Burkha Ban – Relooking France’s decision from the viewpoint of Security of Nation and Human Rights
The rise of traditional, cultural, ethnic diversity in Europe has led to a widespread political and social debate about integration, migration, and freedom of religion. The phenomenon has been especially visible when there were debates and legal…
Arrest – Depriving Crime or Depriving Right?
All, irrespective of a person’s position or rank, have the right to personal liberty. The right is as much available to a walker as it is to the country’s Prime Minister. It is the most valued freedom…
Gram Nyayalaya – Jerry Built Justice?
In 1986, the eleventh law commission recommended judicial reforms and the establishment of a forum in villages to administer justice at the litigants’ doorsteps. The Gram Nyayalayas Act of 2008 establishes a judicial system in villages. We…
Last Jury Trial of India – Three Bullets that shook the Nation
Jury, notable lawful organization in which a gathering of laypersons takes part in choosing cases brought to preliminary. Its definite attributes and powers rely upon the laws and practices of the nations, areas, or states in which…
Whistleblower Protection in India – Protecting the Unsung Heroes
Whistleblowing incorporates two words that are ‘Whistle’ and ‘Blowing’ which, means that blowing a whistle or getting some information in front of everyone. The etymological meaning of ‘Whistleblower’ is to disclose a matter in the public platform…
Meme Culture – An examination of threshold Of Copyright Protection in the Digital Age
Media, a tool to store or deliver information, is one of the most powerful institutions today. It mainly refers to the mass media communications industry, such as print media, publishing, news media, photography, etc. While it has…
Rethinking Sedition Law – A Socio-Legal Analysis of Liberal Democracies all around the Globe
India’s sedition law has come under massive scrutiny and criticism, with several leading intellectuals calling for its revocation. The law has frequently been misused and has often been used to stifle dissent and political opposition. This is…
Prisoners of War – A Critical Analysis
This study article seeks to present a complete picture of prisoners of war. After the World Wars, the cause of much chaos and death of many innocents, the necessity for solid standards in this area become even…
Sex Offender Registry – A Wrong Step in the Right Direction
The practice of registering an offender to monitor them for repeated crimes is not in any way new or revolutionary. Its history dates back to the late 18th Century where the names of some notorious troublemakers would…
Under the Weather – Criminal Liability of a Person spreading the Covid-19 Virus
In the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are wondering about the complications that the coronavirus has on criminal liability. For instance, could a person be held criminally liable if they negligently infect the other person? What could happen…
