A Fair Crack of the Whip – Right to a Fair Trial, Trial Procedures, and Hurdles
A fair trial is one in which all parties are treated equally by the judge and is conducted in front of the public. To secure the administration of justice, the right to a fair trial is a…
Is the Public Sphere Ready for Indian Queer Citizens Post-Decriminalization?
Public spaces are often designed and regulated based on heteronormative ideals, which can create exclusionary environments for queer individuals, especially those who come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These individuals may face hostility and discrimination in public spaces,…
Seeking Refuge, Denied Rights – Are Refugee Immigrants Truly Protected?
Millions of refugees have benefited from international assistance and refugee rights throughout history, and many of them owe their very lives to the system of protection that exists now. After World War II, nations from all over…
Can Patent Laws Preserve Centuries of Indian Wisdom and Rich Traditional Knowledge?
Traditional knowledge is the term used to describe the wisdom, techniques, and norms which are passed down through a culture from one generation to the next. It includes a wide range of disciplines, such as farming, pharmacy, and…
The Invisible Orientation – Socio-Legal Implications of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Society
In earlier societies, people were only aware of sexual orientation as male or female. With the passage of time as societies are growing and developing people are becoming more aware of their sexuality and sexual orientation and…
Is Inordinate Delay a Ground for Commutation of Death Penalty in India?
There are varying opinions on the moral, ethical, and legal justifications for the death sentence, and it continues to be a divisive topic on a global scale. The Supreme Court of India has ruled that some heinous…
The threat of Sea Pirates on National Security in India with special reference to Somalia
The practice of sea piracy has existed for millennia. Its origins can be traced back to the early days of maritime trade when pirates aimed to seize control of important trade routes and steal precious cargo. Piracy…
The Role of International Law in Promoting Peaceful Dispute Resolution
The Contemporary world is a global village and everything is interlinked. In a world hungry for technology, power, and money, people lost their peace in their way. World history is all about wars, conquers, and bloodshed, every…
Do you know the Secret to Tax Savings? Learn how Tax Havens legally saves Taxes
Globalization, liberalization, and privatization were all prominent in the second half of the twentieth century. Under the auspices of International Economic and Trade Institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF),…
Fair Trial Fiasco – Are you getting the Justice you deserve?
This research article critically analyzes the fair trial framework and explores the challenges hindering its effective implementation. It draws on a comprehensive review of existing literature and secondary data sources, rather than empirical data. By examining legal…
Why does India need to rethink and revisit its GI Tag Protection Regime?
A geographical indication tag, or GI Tag for short, is a type of intellectual property that identifies products as coming from a certain country, region, or place where a certain quality, reputation, or other trait is present.…
Do Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees face a Bleak Future with NRC and CAA?
The Sri Lankan civil war, which lasted from 1983 to 2009, resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils, many of whom fled to neighboring India seeking refuge. These refugees have been living…
The Relevance of Medical and Forensic Science in Sexual Offences
Surgically gloved hands picking at the scenes of any crime are a recognizable first sign of the forensic science being applied to assist the criminal investigation even for the common eye. It can be seen as a…
Do Women have Reproductive Rights and Sexual Autonomy?
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994 marked the adoption of a new paradigm in human reproduction, sexual autonomy, and health. For the first time, there was a clear focus on…
Grey Area in Bilateral Investment Treaties – Critically studying the Umbrella Clause
Bilateral Investment Treaties, commonly known as BITs, are agreements formed between two states to stimulate and protect the safety of foreign investment. They ensure that investors are appropriately handled, that their assets are not confiscated without recompense,…
