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…
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,…
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…
Bowing to Law – Plausibility of Natural Law and Positive Law
Why do we bow to the law? Since childhood, we are taught the two common reasons as to why we should follow a rule: sanction (Positive Law) and reason (Natural Law). When a child doesn’t eat they…
Paternity Leave – It’s time for Dad!
Is it possible for any enceinte woman who is about to give birth or who has freshly given birth, ween that her husband is not with her to take care of her and their child? The absence of a…
Paraya Dhan – The Status of Women in India and Legislation
‘Men and women’ are equal. This is a statement that every one of us has heard or said at some point in our lives, but very few of us actually believe and act according to it. The…
Appeasement Politics – The Saintly Bigotry of Indian Politicians
Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. We live in a society where abstract forts are constructed. Beliefs and ideologies based on them are developed right from the foundation. We embrace a lifestyle owing to…
Government’s apathy towards Senior Citizens – A Socio-Legal Critique
We, as humans, live our lives in stages. From birth to death, life in itself is a stage, a podium for us to cherish our lives before our time comes to an end. Life begins as an…
Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Hindu Law is the supporter of the notion that upon marriage the husband and the wife become one. Marriage is a sacred and holy institution which has been accepted and mentioned in the personal laws of any/all…
Love Jihad – Political Bigotry or Hoax Proselytism?
In the last 3-4 months, I have been hearing and reading a lot about ‘Love Jihad.’ Everyone is talking about it, some in against and some in favor. When I was unaware of what does this term…
The Dilemma of Euthanasia in India – Legal and Moral Outlook
Euthanasia as a concept has been incorporated with terminally ill patients so much, that it has become a norm to imagine someone lying on their ‘death bed’ wishing for a quick release from a prison called ‘life’.…
Hung Parliament – A Democracy without Majority
The word ‘Hung Parliament’ comprises of two words, ‘Hung’ the past tense of the word hang which primarily means something which is suspended from above and dangles free in the lower region, and ‘Parliament’ the legislative body…
The History and Development of Human Rights in India
When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for…
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…
