Article 21: Understanding The Right to Life and Personal Liberty from Case Laws-Academike Explainer
Article 21 is the perfect example of the transformative character of the Constitution of India. The Indian judiciary has attributed wider connotation and meaning to Article 21, extending beyond the Constitution makers’ imagination. Rija Jain understands the various components of freedom that stem from the ‘right to life’.
Looking beyond Gender Equality: Anatomization of the Various Crimes against Women in India
By Saamya Gautam and Hemant Pandey Abstract In this research paper, the authors have tried to discuss various crimes that are committed against women in
Challenges of Religious Arbitration in India
By Aditi, WBNUJS Editor’s Note:This paper seeks to identify the significance as well as challenges of the doctrine of religious arbitration from its western experience,
Intersection of Inspiration and Infringement in the Fashion Industry
By Isha Johnson and Sakshi Verma Abstract The latest and roaring trend of recreating a celebrity’s look at a big event, on social media sites
Enforcement of Foreign Judgements in India
Indian law in consonance with Private International Law provides for the enforcement of judgements passed by courts of territories outside India through relevant provisions under
Abrogation of Article 370: Walking on Thin Ice
Article 370 is an element of identity for the Kashmiri citizens and a carrier of diverse connotations of unity and separatism from the rest of
Animal Cruelty vs Religious Sacrifice: Anatomy of the Conflict Between Legislation & Religion
By Philip Oommen Introduction On 16 June 2020, the Kerala High Court in Muraleedharan T. v. State of Kerala [1] upheld the constitutional validity of
A Right to Kill for Women: Battered Woman Syndrome and Law
By Akansha Chaudhary Introduction ‘One is not born, but becomes a woman’ [1], the phrase by Simone de Beauvoir presented the difference between sex and
Violence Against Women and Children – An Analysis of Covid-19 Pandemic
During the lockdown period of Covid–19, there was an increase in domestic violence against women and children in India. This article briefly describes the reason
Critical Analysis of the Shaheen Bagh Judgment
By Gaurika Singh Introduction In December 2019, the legislature enacted The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 [1]. Opponents of this legislation, who considered it discriminatory, filed
The Curious Case of Humanitarian Intervention of Libya
By Aisvaria Subramanian Introduction Oppenheim defines intervention as “a forcible or directorial interference by a state in the affairs of another state to impose certain
Testing the Limits: Can a Satirical Reference Amount to Criminal Contempt of Court?
The following article briefly attempts to propound whether a satirical reference made against the judiciary, under the garb of freedom of speech and expression, could
A Feminist Critique of the Human Right to Health
Instruments such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights have recognized international human rights obligations surrounding the right to health. And while
Bad Banks: A Lullaby to NPAs’ Cry for Help
The cornerstone of a long-lasting banking sector is built on well-designed recovery mechanisms. It supports the long-term viability of the borrower and lender relationships. Surprisingly,
A Critique of Child Marriage Law: A Legal Lacuna?
The National Family Health Survey-III of 2005-2006 confirmed that more than 47% women in India, aged between 20-24 1 , were married before the age
Adult Film Industry and Human Rights Violations
There have been numerous reports of human rights abuse in the adult film industry. The inappropriate and rash themes such as ‘bondage’ and ‘sex slaves’
Essential Health Commodities in Covid-19: A Competition Law Perspective
COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has wreaked havoc across everything that humans consider dear – from their lives, to their livelihoods. While there seem
Analysing Misuse & Relevance of Contempt of Court Conviction vis-Ã -vis Scandalizing of Court
Contempt of Court is of two types- civil and criminal. Inducted in the Indian Constitution haphazardly, like in England. It was decided to include ‘contempt
Medical Negligence During COVID 19: Did We Successfully Implement Section 304 A IPC?
Medical negligence during Covid affected people who were already grieving the lives of their loved ones. This article will relook at specific instances where medical negligence cost lives. It will explain the meaning and use of medical negligence laws in India, citing several cases that serve as decent examples to be reapplied in Covid cases. Aryaman Tripathi explains how Section 304(a) Indian Penal Code provided some respite to those subjected to medical negligence during Covid.
Why Do We Need To Reconsider the 50% Ceiling on Reservation?
After the 127th Constitutional Amendment Bill got the President’s assent, many have argued against the 50% ceiling on reservation. The same, as discussed in the piece, exposes the fallacies of the legislature and judiciary. Armaan Siddiqui asks why is there such denial for the exceeding reservations in states and UTs. Armaan also questions the Supreme Court’s resolve for being stuck on the Indra Sawhney judgment, which set the 50% ceiling on reservation.
