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…
A Sturdy Handshake – Unethical Practices Of Media
The media is the most powerful entity on Earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power; because they control the minds of the masses. The media,…
Torture behind the Bars – Custodial Violence and Selective Silence
'Custodial violence and the selective silence is the largest organized gang of criminals in the country'. A Quote by Justice A.N Mulla that is being reiterated all over the world, was given nearly half a century ago.…
Right to Protest – Questioning the Unquestionable
India was under colonial rule and it got its independence through protest. So, we can’t phrase that protests aren’t necessary. Protests are important in a democracy, they are a way through which people in power get to…
Secularism – Conundrum of Indian Constitution
India is a unique State, promoting secularism and preserving spirituality through constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. In simple terms, secularism can be defined as the ‘principle of separation of state from the religious institution‘. In the concept…
The Farmers Protest amidst the Pandemic – An analysis of recently introduced Farm Laws
The President of India passed 3 Farm Acts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic on 5th June 2020 to bring the reforms in the current Agricultural system. This Research article will explore the 3 acts with…
Settlement of International Disputes
We are familiar with the term ‘Dispute’ as it represents the most basic disagreement or misunderstanding between two parties over a certain topic/point of law/ or opinion. ‘Disputes’ arise in our everyday life and dictate a huge…
Apathy of the Stateless Nationals – India in dire need of Legislation on Refugees
Indian Diaspora is one of the world’s most diverse populations. India is now home to refugees from all over the place which only adds to our diverse culture. The most common refugees are from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Tibet,…
Marital Rape – The Dark Side of Holy Matrimony
As kids, we all are taught that marriage is a sacred institution, that it is a collaboration between two souls that requires a bond of respect, trust, and love. And these sayings have beautifully described the essence…
Lost Innocence – Child Pornography and Sexual Abuse
Child Pornography refers to sexual exploitation of a minor that is preserved in recorded form like images, videos, or any other computer-generated form. They are a form of sexual abuse that is against the law in most…
Web of Laws – Absconding of Wrongdoers
Laws are like spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught. Honor De Balzac Human civilization can claim without fear of disavowal that law has advanced quickly in an organized way…
Be Vocal for Local – Globalisation’s Impact on India’s Local Market
The New Economic Policy of 1991, also referred to as the LPG Model of Growth (Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization), was the first measure made by the government of India to introduce the country into the global market.…
Judicial Activism – Judiciary in Action
In recent times, we see that the Indian Judiciary is playing an active role and is not just a silent spectator of the policies. In India, there is an exploitation of fundamental freedom of the citizens, that…
Robbery and Dacoity
Crime is an action or omission that is punishable by law under the Indian Penal Code of 1860. Chapter XVII contains the offenses relating to property which includes broad concepts like Robbery and Dacoity. Robbery Section 390…
