Blogs
SEXUAL ABUSE: HUMAN RIGHT Perspective
March 31, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
With the changing times the term sexual abuse is being referred to not only women but also men and children and this brings the very need to widen our perspective and bring in human rights approach while dealing with the act of sexual abuse.
Broadly speaking: PUNISHMENTS FOR RAPE IN INDIA AND ABROAD
March 31, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
The heart-wrenching events of the Hathras Gangrape case and last year’s Unnao rape case have inflicted series of concerning questions when it comes to rape laws in India. Through this article, the author tries to conduct a comparative analysis of the punishment of rape in India and other countries.
VIDEO REVIEW – AL GORE: THE CASE FOR OPTIMISM ON CLIMATE CHANGE
March 31, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
The article deals with an imperative question that is "are renewables sustainable but exclusive?" A Critical review on- Al Gore: The Case for Optimism on Climate Change (TED 2016).
The Importance of Risk Assessment and Mental Health Screening during Bail Sentence Hearing
March 24, 2021 • sakshi arya
This Article aims at highlighting the importance of Risk Assessment and Mental Health Screening during bail sentence hearing.
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017- An Analysis
March 21, 2021 • sakshi arya
India is facing the worst mental health crisis in a very long time. Within the pandemic itself the situation has worsened. With suicide rates increasing and the treatment of any individual with mental illness with hostility or belittlement mental health as a legal concept is more needed now than ever. This article looks at the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 and analyses how much farther we are yet to go.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND LEGISLATIVE IMPACT
March 18, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
Negligence is the breach of a duty caused by omission to do something which a reasonable man would do or doing something which a prudent man would not do. Medical negligence means failure to act per the standards of reasonably competent medical men at the time. The article comprehends the liability of medical negligence and standards as established in India.
Broadly speaking: CITIZEN DUTY TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT WITH RESPECT TO STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE
March 18, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
This article aims to deliberate on the fundamental duty which was added after the Stockholm Conference that took place in 1972.
Overview: IMPACT OF INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE ON BANKING SECTORS
March 18, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been considered a much-needed reform for the quick disposal of Indian banks’ NPA conundrum. The law has always been under the scrutiny of experts. It has been 4 years since pan-India implementation, it is time to ripe and explore the impact of IBC on banks while analyzing the success of the Act.
Broadly speaking: IMBALANCE BETWEEN PERSONAL LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS IN INDIA
March 18, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
The article deliberates on the personal laws, the international migrants in India, and the conflicts between them. The article also aims at an alternative path to bring stability between them.
REMEMBERING JUSTICE H.R. KHANNA: A JUDGE WHO STOOD FOR FREEDOM
March 17, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
On June 25, 1975, the President exercised the power conferred in Article 352 of the Constitution because there prevailed a threat to internal disturbances. This day was regarded as the darkest day in the history of the Indian Constitution. This article focuses on the famous dissent of Justice Khanna on the ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla case. This article tries to put forward the after-effects of Justice Khanna’s dissent. It also focuses on why Justice Khanna’s dissent is relevant even today.
Overview: JUVENILE BE TREATED AS ADULTS
March 17, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
Juvenile delinquency is a genuine offence and it is impeding the social order in the country. This article aims at reasons for juvenile delinquency, why they should be treated as adults supported with the leading landmark judgments and the provisions under various laws for the juveniles.
JUDGMENT ANALYSIS: INDEPENDENT THOUGHT v. UOI
March 17, 2021 • Dheerja Kalra
This judgment deals with the rights of young girl victims who are married between the age of 15-18 years and forced to have sex which results in injuries that damage their body both physically and emotionally.
OVERVIEW - CRYPTOCURRENCY AND REGULATION OF OFFICIAL DIGITAL CURRENCY BILL, 2021
March 14, 2021 • sakshi arya
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a mode of payment that allows online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without the need for central financial authority. The proposed bill namely, Cryptocurrency And Regulation Of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, intends to ban the use of cryptocurrency as a legal tender or currency with certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and provide a framework for creating an official digital currency, this official digital currency should be issued by the Central Bank i.e. Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI had issued a notice earlier directing entities not to involve in transactions relating to such virtual currency and also banks had disabled crypto trading. Later, the apex court had set aside the circular by giving reasons of being not proportionate and hence violative of Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.
As per the Government, it is now planning to fast-track the proposed ban by getting this bill in force. If the proposed Crypto Bill becomes law, India will officially ban private cryptocurrencies rather than managing them like corporate stocks.
This unanticipated step by the Government led to a plethora of suggestions and comments of innumerable stakeholders at the national and international levels thus dampening prospective investment goals.
The author attempts to explore the overview of the proposed bill whose fate will decide by the government and the implications of such a bill on future investors.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF ZERO FIR
March 4, 2021 • sakshi arya
How often do we come across news where police refuse to register FIR citing jurisdiction issues? Not too far away, the incidence of gruesome and dastardly rape of a woman in Hyderabad burnt to death by the perpetrators shook the entire nation. But a bigger blot existed in the way two of the police stations refused to register FIR citing it to be outside their jurisdiction. Crucial time was lost. The crime was done. A pandora box could be opened on this issue. The question remains perpetual as to whether police can refuse to register an FIR. Thus, this article focuses on the concept of zero FIR.
“DAUGHTER FOR A LIFETIME”: DAUGHTERS HAVE EQUAL BIRTHRIGHT TO INHERIT PROPERTY.
March 4, 2021 • sakshi arya
Manusmriti describes the importance of protecting women from all sorts of evil in society as she is seen as inferior to men. This is quite contradictory to the fact mentioned above as women are exploited in every field including inheritance and succession of property rights in India
ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS IN INDIA
March 3, 2021 • Samarth Luthra
Arbitration as a means of dispute resolution mechanism has gained importance internationally due to the increasing trend of cross-border trade. The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India is based on the principle of furthering India’s pro foreign investment climate. To achieve this goal, the laws relating to the enforcement of arbitral awards have regularly been amended to incorporate simplified and quick enforcement procedures. This article provides an overview into the various aspects of enforcing a foreign award in India.
OUTER SPACE TREATY: OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE
March 3, 2021 • Samarth Luthra
The Outer Space Treaty or the ‘Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies’ is a treaty on which lies the basic foundation and legal framework of international space law. This article covers the basic objectives and the importance of the treaty.
GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, IT’S PEOPLE WHO KILL PEOPLE; ARGUING WITH EVIDENCE IN REAL WORLD
Feb. 26, 2021 • Suryasikha Ray
ANALYSIS OF THE ICC’S JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY WITH A SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE CASE OF LAURENT GBAGBO
Feb. 26, 2021 • Suryasikha Ray
Is concrete jungle a real way to development in India?
Feb. 19, 2021 • Suryasikha Ray
“This is not fog, it's smog” - after watching a beautiful morning in Delhi, this is the reply that a little girl gets when she praises how sunlight comes through fog and how beautiful it looks. This phase is commonly used in day to day life of any person who lives in metro cities like Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and so on; But why though? Why do we need to get comfortable in such an unhealthy environment on the expanse of our well being? Is development really worth all the risk we are taking or is it really worth it on the expense of leaving only skyscrapers for the coming generation? We got beautiful jungles filled with green trees passed down from our ancestors but what we are leaving is ‘concrete jungles’ for our coming generations.