The Untenability of the Homosexual in India – The Socio-Legal Conundrum
The word ‘homosexuals’ literally means the quality or characteristic of being sexually attracted solely to people of one’s own sex. Homosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by sexual attraction or romantic love exclusively for people who are…
Right to Privacy – Fundamental but not Absolute
All human beings have their own thoughts, feelings, body, property, relationships, etc. Naturally, this implies that they deserve some degree of freedom regarding the same. This is the core of the right to privacy. It is a…
Is Press Freedom an Absolute Right?
Press Freedom is that essential principle that demands all the communication and expression that takes place through various platforms of media. This is inclusive of printed and electronic media, especially published ones to be absolutely free from…
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…
Constructing Mentally Ill – Implementing the Mental Healthcare Laws
While everyone has periods of difficulty and some mental flaws, being diagnosed as mentally ill is different. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental illness (DSM-5) defines a mental illness as a syndrome characterized by clinically significant…
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…
Freedom of Press 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…
Legal Aid – A Fallacy or a Reality?
Justice is something that should be available to everyone without any discrimination. The people who can march an army of lawyers do not have any monopoly on justice. If there is no uniformity in the justice delivery…
Constitutionalism – A tool to curb Unlimited Power
An individual lives in a nation and is governed according to the rules and regulations of that nation. These rules and regulations determine his relationship with those who make these rules and regulations. A nation that provides…
Law of Sedition – A Colonial Relic giving Chills to Modern Liberties
Right to hold opinions and freedom of expression is the mainspring of every free and democratic society. The Constitution of India guarantees this right to its citizenry, with certain restrictions, for exchange and development of opinions. However,…
Intellectual Property Rights and Protection of Indigenous Cultural Identity
With advancements in communication and the widespread availability of information, incidents of cultural identity misappropriation have become quite common. This leads to increased international concern for the protection of traditional cultural identity and cultural expressions, especially amongst…
Should there be a limit to Media Freedom?
From every mountainside, let freedom ring. An iconic quote said by one of the most noteworthy advocates of liberating a community and introducing them to the true meaning of ‘freedom‘, Sir Martin Luther King. ‘Freedom’ a term…
European Convention on Human Rights
In the center of our movement stands the idea of a Charter of Human Rights, guarded by freedom and sustained by law. Winston Churchill (The Hague, 07th May, 1948) These were the words that led to the…
Right To Privacy – Can Intermediaries be held Liable?
In the present time and day, the internet is no more a luxury in people’s lives but rather a necessity to keep up with the day to day work. People have become extremely reliant on the internet.…
Knot the Right Age
Right to Equality, a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution ensures Equality before the law and equal protection of the law; however, we still notice that many laws in our country do not abide by it.…
