Blogs
Nari Adalats: Empowering Women, Transforming Communities and Changing Lives
Oct. 17, 2023, 12:35 a.m. • Mohd Ayaz Raza
Nari Adalat is an initiative which aims to provide alternate mechanisms to women to resolve disputes.
The Mediation Bill 2023: A Paradigm Shift in Conflict Resolution
Oct. 16, 2023, 11:31 p.m. • ANJALI SINGH
The Mediation Bill 2023 is a game-changer for the legal system, promoting mediation as a viable alternative to litigation. Let's embrace this positive change and work towards a more harmonious society. #MediationBill2023 #AlternativeDisputeResolution #
An overview of the Changing Landscape of Surrogacy in India: Implications of the Surrogacy Act 2021
Oct. 16, 2023, 10:47 p.m. • ANJALI SINGH
Beginning on January 25, 2022, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 went into force.Altruistic surrogacy is permitted by the Act, which seeks to outlaw commercial surrogacy. Beyond receiving payment for her medical costs, the surrogate mother gets paid for
UCC- Is “unity in diversity” to “harmony through uniformity” possible?
Oct. 16, 2023, 10:39 p.m. • Dhruvika. P
This article delves if Uniform civil code is required in India, it's implications and suggested approach if implementation of uniform civil code is needed. This article does not intend to target any particular community rather provides unbiased analysis.
Internship Opportunity: Call for Student Editors and Writers (Interns) at YLCube Foundation [2 Positions]: Apply Now!
Aug. 13, 2023, 6:55 p.m. • Bhawna Pawar
The Status of Intersex Persons in India- In Light of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019
June 4, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The Intersex people constitute one the most misunderstood and marginalized communities in the world. Often brought under the trans umbrella, their very existence is ignored by the society. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act barely acknowledges this community and does very little to alleviate the issues faced by them. It is high time we pay attention to issues such as intersex infanticide and non- consensual surgeries performed on intersex children.
Establishing a National DNA Database in India
June 4, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The Constitutionality of Anti-Conversion Laws – Revisiting the Conversion Debate
June 4, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
Role of Ayurveda in Public Health Care
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
The study of Ayurveda science imparts the knowledge of healthy living, which also defines the Health and aspects of maintenance and promotion. Due to an increase in pollution, global warming changes, climatic fluctuation, sudden disaster changes, rise in the population, and other social-economic issues where the world is facing strain in the survival of lifestyle.
The Right Against Exploitation in India
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
Is the Indian Federalism in Crisis?: Opinion Paper
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
The article deals with the concept of Indian federalism. It attempts to explain the concept of federalism. It goes on to explain the different phases of federalism in India and then discusses the current issues that are faced by the Union.
Can Mediation be Integrated into the Systems of Prosecution for Young Offenders?
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
Restorative justice is a broad label that encompasses a plethora of different models, roughly bound together by the belief that the traditional criminal justice system ignores the step of rebuilding the sense of justice because of its offender-centric approach. Victim-Offender Mediation is a process that focuses on the victims and offenders and helps facilitate a dialogue between the two parties. In this article, an attempt has been made to understand the process, and a further attempt has been made to understand the advantages of this mode.
HIV AIDS and Human Rights: The Socio-Legal Challenges and the Role of NGOS
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
In this article, an effort has been made to understand HIV/AIDS and related human rights. The stigma around the disease or virus is what causes various challenges in the implementation of laws and what causes hindrance to people exercising their human rights. An attempt has been made to highlight the role of NGOs in tackling the various challenges.
Language in High Courts of India: Is Justice Accessible to All?
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
In India, there are 25 High Courts and 22 official languages recognized by the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution but still, the use of the English language is prevalent in the High Courts of India this is because as per the provisions mentioned in the Article 348 (1)[1] of the Constitution of India, Official Language for all the High Courts in the Country in English. However, there is a clause, clause (2) of Article 348, that allows the governor of the state, with the prior consent of the President of India, can authorize the use of Hindi or the official language of the state during the High Court proceedings.
Protection of LGBTQ+ Community from Police Harassment: A Requisite Step taken by the Tamil Nadu Government
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
The landmark judgement, which decriminalized Homosexuality in India, was a significant step in promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. It ought to remove prejudices and stereotypes based on gender identity, and most sections of society welcomed the step. However, some more work still needs to be done to create awareness about gender equality in the country.
Constitutionality of the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
Regulation for Artificial Intelligence: First Ever Agreement on the Ethics of AI
May 12, 2022 • Nikita Saha
Recently, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) member states, i.e., 193 countries signed the first-ever global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This agreement deals with the values and principles that need to be ensured for the development of AI.
Is ADR a Process for obtaining Privatised Justice?
April 24, 2022 • Nikita Saha
The Indian judiciary is still struggling with a docket explosion. Courtroom congestion, a shortage of workforce and money, and delays, costs, and procedures, all point to the need for better solutions, approaches, and avenues. A click on that option will take you to the Alternative Dispute Resolution process.
The Challenging Relationship between Contemporary Art and Intellectual Property
April 24, 2022 • Nikita Saha
The relationship between contemporary art and intellectual property is a challenging one. In this article, an attempt is made to understand why this relationship is challenging in nature. An attempt has first been made to define contemporary art and how it is different from other forms of Art. Further, an attempt is made to understand the contradicting principles of modern contemporary art and intellectual property.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgement under Private International Law
April 14, 2022 • Nikita Saha
Globalization is at its all-time peak. When the exchange of goods, services, and ideas between countries has increased, there lies a need for Private International Laws. To implement Private International Laws, there must be a foreign element involved.