Status of Muslim Women in India – A Critical Study
Stating the obvious, the world has been swept over by a wave of polarization and tensions everywhere; and riding on these waves triumphantly are the people endorsing communal ideologies and divisive policies for their benefit. India is…
Bhanwari Devi Gang Rape Case – Birthing of the Vishakha Guidelines
Sexual harassment under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code is the unwelcoming physical contact, requests for favors of a sexual nature, showing of pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material, or remarks of a sexual nature. The provisions…
Comprehensive and Futuristic Civil Aviation Policy – Getting off to a Flying Start
During the year 2016, only 2% of India’s population used to travel by air, but with the inclusion of the new Civil Aviation Policy, higher amounts of regional connectivity in lower-tier cities were expected. The Civil Aviation…
Virus Patents in India – A Techno-Legal Analysis
The National Human Genome Research Institute elaborates on the meaning of a virus in great biological detail. It states that a virus is a small collection of genetic code, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid),…
Regulating Competition in the Telecom Sector – An International Perspective
Over the years, the telecommunications sector has been viewed as a natural monopoly, with the state as the primary player. It has been controlled to assure universal services. However, new regulatory policies and regimes have altered the…
DNA Profiling and Right to Privacy – A Socio-Legal Analysis of the Conundrum
On 27 September 2016, the draft Bill of Identification of Missing Persons and Human Remains Bill, 2016 was sent to the Law Commission of India for assessment and modification, whenever required. DNA profiling technology, which depends on…
International Human Rights Law and Judicial Enforcement in India
Human Rights are those rights that are inherent in our nature and without which we would be unable to live as humans. The fact that we are human beings allows us to make claims. The concept of…
Looking at Abortion Laws through a Prism of Reproductive Autonomy and Privacy
Abortion means ending a pregnancy by removing the embryo from the mother’s womb. Abortion is usually done by consuming medicines or through a surgical procedure. When pregnancy is ended without any deliberate involvement, it is called a…
A Socio-Legal Analysis on Communal Violence in India – Can we Bridge the Communal Divide?
“Be it caste or communal violence; they stall the growth of the nation. So let us affirm that we will be free from these tensions.” Narendra Modi Communal riots, enormous scope pogroms, and progressively successive bomb assaults…
The fight against Boko Haram – Implications on Gender and International Humanitarian Law
“Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram remains one of the region’s deadliest conflicts despite a major military offensive to contain the African Islamist militant group and support from international partners.” Studies have further been carried out to offer…
Mera Aadhar Meri Pehchaan – Privacy and Security Concerns
In 2018, India was one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, trailing only Ghana and Ethiopia. Despite this enormous economic potential, a large section of India’s 1.1 billion people live in poverty or near to it; a situation that…
One does not simply send an Emoji – Exploring the scope and Ambiguities of Emojis as Evidence – A Critical Study
Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is increasingly invading daily life as a result of the ubiquitous use of computers and the advancement of technology. It provides several benefits, including boosting individual communication continuity, improving relationship quality, and strengthening emotional…
The Vice of Nikah Halala – The Truth is Ugly!
Islamic law deems marriage to be a contractual union between a man and a woman. It has supreme cultural and social significance as it is a “Mithaqun Ghaleez” – a challenging commitment. It contributes to the survival…
e – Healthcare Platforms – Navigating through issues sans a proper Legal Framework
The public can now do a variety of medical-related activities via the Internet thanks to rapid technological advancements in information and communication technology. The creation, modeling, administration, and sharing of health data and information to assist data…
Forging the Path for the Queers – Taking a look into ‘Indian’ Mechanism for realizing LGBTIQ Rights
As per the data submitted by the government to the Supreme Court, it was calculated that there were about 2.5 million LGBTIQ population in India, as of 2012. Since then, the population has been on the rise.…
