Corporate Governance in today’s Market-driven World
In recent times, countries have started to pay more heed to their economic front. The world economy has been developing at a great pace. In this competitive market world, corporate governance has gained quite an importance. It…
Is it practical to confer equal rights to the Indian Diaspora?
Man is a social animal and has been wandering about since time immemorial. Despite settling down and indulging in the occupations of farming and cattle rearing, the prehistoric man continued to venture far beyond his home, traveling…
Recognizing LGBT Identity and their Position in the Society
Today, more Indian teenagers are accepting of homosexuality and queer identities than ever before, but recognition of their sexuality and the right to openly express their gender preferences remain a constant struggle for the LGBT (lesbian, gay,…
Defending the Innocent – Child Protection and the role of NHRC
Out of the varied population that exists in any country, a large part is attributed to the young population, i.e., children and adolescents. These children, when they grow up, would be the future of the country, as…
Pseudo-Secularism – Separating the Chaff from Wheat
We the people of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, and Secular Democratic Republic, says the first line to our preamble. While the words; sovereign, democratic, and republic were there from the…
Crippling Majoritarianism and Political Polarisation – An Analysis
It is impossible to make a case on the positive outcomes of sectarianism or majoritarianism politics, albeit the argument on “democratically elected mandate of the people” makes for an impenetrable defense. After the accession to power by…
Human Trafficking via Illegal Immigration – A Growing Menace
It is important to make a careful distinction between illegal immigration, human smuggling, and human trafficking which are nested, but yet different concepts. This distinction is relevant because these different categories of the illegal movement of people…
Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System of India
Human Rights are those rights which every individual possesses by his birth as a human being. In other words, it can be said that Human Rights are those minimal rights, which every independent person must have as…
The Apathy of Untouchables
Our struggle does not end so long as people are considered untouchables on account of their birth. Mahatma Gandhi It is rightly stated by B.R. Ambedkar on caste atrocity that – We must begin by acknowledging the…
Press Freedom in India from the International Point of View
The Media plays an immensely important role in society and has often been called the ‘fourth pillar‘ of democracy. Ever since the advent of nation-states and liberal democracies, the press has played a monumental role in shaping…
(De)Criminalization of Adultery in India
De-criminalisation of adultery is a significant step towards attaining gender-justice. The Apex Court of India in its landmark verdict has struck down the legitimacy of Section-497 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This historic verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme…
Right to Privacy – Expanding the Horizons
What do you comprehend by the term – Privacy? Many people take it as secrecy. But does privacy just mean to have secrecy? No! It is a much wider term. It can be considered as a value,…
Juvenile Delinquency – A Rising Concern
In the previous couple of decades, the rate of crime committed by children under the age of 16 years has increased. The explanation of the accelerating rate of Juvenile Delinquency is the upbringing environment of the child,…
Abortion – Granting Women Rights or Snatching the Rights of the Unborn?
In a country like India, abortion is a very common term that almost everyone is familiar with. Although, the highest court of justice i.e. Supreme Court has passed a number of decisions on reproductive rights and the…
Khap Panchayat – At their Wits’ End
The word Khap finds its mention in the Rig Veda. The origin of Khap can be traced back to 600 AD, when humans were engaged in nomadic life, with hunting and gathering as their profession. A group…
