Blogs

Webinar Report: Environment Protection and the Indian legal system

Sept. 22, 2020 • Architi Batra

The report of the webinar hosted on 6th September 2020 by the Niti Manthan Centre for Environmental Law, Research and Action. Recording of the same can be accessed at - https://youtu.be/IK6pO7OipKw

DRAG ALONG vs. TAG ALONG RIGHTS

Sept. 14, 2020 • Madhav Gawri

Bio-metrics and Aadhar: Broadly Speaking

Sept. 11, 2020 • Madri Chandak

In this article, the author writes about what biometrics is and what impact it has on privacy. It also deals with laws in India for the same.

Challenges to Mediation in India

Sept. 11, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The article talks about Mediation being a new way of solving legal disputes mutually. It also deals with the challenges that are being faced by the same.

Theories of Punishment in Contradiction with Gandhian Principles

Sept. 11, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The article deals with the different theories of punishment and its criticism.

30 Years of Mandal Commission: Where Are We?

Sept. 11, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The Article lays down the history of The Mandal Commission and how its implementation has affected and completed a span of 30 years.

Comprehending the Legal Status of Sting Operations

Sept. 4, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The article throws light on the legal status of sting operations.

How to Draft a Will?

Sept. 4, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The article aims to give a basic understanding of the making and enforcement of a Will in India, in terms of laws related to certain religions.

Period Leave- A Step Forward or Backwards?

Sept. 4, 2020 • Madri Chandak

The article aims to throw light on policies surrounding period leave, nationally and internationally, followed by an opinion piece on why period leave is a progressive move.

Contempt of Court: Reviewing Prashant Bhushan’s Case

Sept. 4, 2020 • Madri Chandak

In light of the conviction of social activist-cum lawyer Mr. Prashant Bhushan for criminal contempt of courts via his tweets, the idea of contempt, laws of contempt and the dichotomy of the same with respect to freedom of speech and expression have been a part of public discourse. The article aims to briefly discuss the various laws that cover contempt and how have these laws been interpreted in the matter of Mr. Prashant Bhushan.

Witch-Hunting in India

Sept. 2, 2020 • Madri Chandak

This article aims to highlight the torture faced by people who are branded as witch face, and what are the legal remedies in this regard.

Jan Aushadhi Suvidha: Emerging Challenges

Sept. 2, 2020 • Madri Chandak

This article is about Jan Aushadhi Suvidha and how the scheme is tackling the emerging challenges.

Decrease in Consultative Time and an Increase in Concerns blot the Draft Health Data Management Policy 2020

Sept. 2, 2020 • Architi Batra

The launch of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was publically announced on the 74th Independence Day i.e. 15th August 2020 by the Prime Minister. Now with the release of its draft for general public feedback for only a week's time, the draft is overshadowed with more concerns than the positives as promised by the 2019 blueprint of the National Digital Health.

Judgement Analysis of the 'Enrica-Lexie' Incident (Italian Marines Case)

Sept. 1, 2020 • Architi Batra

The complex nature of jurisdiction and biasness of International Tribunals while adjudicating a matter has been critically analysed in this article, wherein the infamous Enrica Lexie, also known as the Italian Marines, case has been put to the test.

Inadequacy in India's Approach to Mental Health

Sept. 1, 2020 • Architi Batra

The unexpected time of pandemic has left a deep impact on the nook and cranny of almost every man-made entity. What's worse is that the human psyche is also not spared from this ordeal. With the topic of mental health in the Indian context already in dire-straits, would the current gloomy and harsh climate further deteriorating general mental health, how would the government tackle this conundrum?