Public Interest Litigation (PIL)- Voicing the Unheard
India is one of those countries which have a written constitution. The Constitution is the supreme book of the law; it is like the holy book of law professionals. It gives many rights to its citizens which…
Custodial Death – When Defenders become Aggressors
One of the worst crimes in a civilized society governed by the rule of law is custodial death. Does a citizen give up his fundamental right to life the moment a policeman arrests him? Can a citizen’s…
Surrogacy – The Unheard Tale and Supreme Court’s Volte-Face
Surrogacy, the once altruistic act of offering one’s womb as a medium for an infertile woman to have a child has quickly evolved into a multimillion-dollar industry. The demand for surrogate mothers increasing in correspondence to the…
Judicial Overreach- When required as a Necessary Evil?
Judicial Activism is a term used where the judiciary plays an active role to allot social justice. Or it can be said that judicial activism happens when the judiciary upholds the rights of the citizens and preserve…
Contextualizing NRC and the CAA – Exorcism, Xenophobia, or Protecting Borders?
India is a country home to four major religions globally- Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism, along with Jainism, Buddhism, etc. In addition to the religious division, there are further factions among them from the caste system to…
Giving thought to Social Justice to Divyangs & the Indian Legal Perspectives
India is the world’s largest democracy. It covers citizens’ rights in all aspects of life. In this context, the term “citizen” refers to everyone who was born in India. Persons with disabilities are also included in this…
Corporal Punishment in Educational Institutions – A Human Rights Paradigm
The Right to Education is a fundamental right that is provided to every citizen of a nation, and it is the duty of a nation or a state to make sure that each and every child gets…
Is Right to Offend a Fundamental Right?
The Constitution of India declares the right to freedom of speech and expression to all the citizens of India. It includes various aspects under free speech with reasonable restrictions for the public. The right to offend is…
Prisoner’s Right to Healthcare – The Jail Healthcare Issue
Prisons are meant to keep individuals in the custody of the government; nevertheless, they should not have a negative impact on their health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this was sadly the situation — to some degree or…
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…
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…
Fallen Dignity – Dignity of the Dead, Dying, and Living
India was collectively horrified when the news of hundreds of dead bodies floating on a river in Uttar Pradesh broke. The Coronavirus Pandemic has made us reconsider our societal structure, and the impacts of the pandemic have made…
The Myth of Mid-Day Meal – A Socio-Legal Critique
The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is a meal-providing scheme in India, which is aimed at improving the nutritional standing of school-going children in the nation. The scheme supplies free lunch to primary school children of government institutions.…
Freedom of Speech and Expression and Blasphemy – A thin line
The land of rich culture, with the crown of Unity in Diversity, India has always been praised for the variety of culture, region, food, and traditions it holds. The nation has a population of about 1.38 billion…
Does Anti-Defection Law require stricter implementation?
In a country that is thriving in politics, corruption has become almost synonymous with the system. Hence, it is imperative to constantly explore options as to how this corruption can be subdued and battled. Political corruption happens…
