Blogs
Broadly speaking: Cyber Space infringing the Security of People
Aug. 9, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
The internet network is so large that it touches the lives of every human being and with this increase in the usage of internet the crime rate is also increasing. This main focus of this paper is to provide first hand information to the laymen about the Cyberspace and its linkage with the human rights all over the world. This paper would check the use and misuse of the cyberspace.
The Provision of Appointment of Election Commissioners in India: A Critical Analysis
Aug. 9, 2020 • Madri Chandak
The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body. The objective behind creating an independent body was to insulate the election process from any political influence, ensuring free and fair elections. The procedure of appointment of Election Commissioners seems to whittle down this objective. Let's understand how.
The Doctrine of Public Trust: An Overview
Aug. 7, 2020 • Samarth Luthra
This article talks about the doctrine of public trust and it explains the inception, scope, and application of the doctrine. It explains in detail the restrictions put on the government over the authority of public resources.
Juristic Personality of Idols: What's it all about?
Aug. 6, 2020 • Samarth Luthra
This article deals with the juristic personality of God. It first introduces the concept of juristic personality followed by the rights of a deity.
Gender Inequalities In Indian Laws
Aug. 5, 2020 • Samarth Luthra
This article explains how the societal idea of gender has wriggled into the laws of the country and how it is affecting the current legal situation. This article shows the existence of gender discrimiantion and the need to achieve equality.
National Education Policy 2020: An Overview
Aug. 5, 2020 • Madri Chandak
In this article, an attempt has been to describe what the National Education Policy 2020 is, what changes have been introduced in this policy and what impact will it have on the education system.
Article 139-A of the Constitution of India, 1950: An Overview
Aug. 5, 2020 • Madri Chandak
The Supreme Court of India is considered to be one of the most powerful judicial bodies across the globe. The Constitution of India, by bestowing upon it several powers, has accorded a very dignified position to the Supreme Court. Article 139-A of the Constitution talks about one such power. Here is a brief overview of the article.
Artificial Intelligence and the Lacunae of Indian Laws
Aug. 1, 2020 • Madri Chandak
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been creeping its way into every aspect of an individual’s life and is the undeniable future of this world. The article aims to highlight the absence of a legal framework around AI.
Section 6, Special Marriage Act: Whether Constitutional, when examined through the prism of Privacy?
Aug. 1, 2020 • Madri Chandak
The article explains the procedure to register the marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and questions the constitutionality of Section 6 ‘Publication of intended marriage notices’ for infringement of privacy.
Understanding the First Information Report
July 31, 2020 • Madri Chandak
The main motive of this article is to inform people about the concept of FIR. It is an attempt to provide basic and detailed knowledge about what an FIR is under Section 154 of CrPC, how one can lodge an FIR and what are the remedies available to a common man in case of non-registration of the FIR by a police officer.
Extension of Reservation Quota for SC and ST in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
July 31, 2020 • Madri Chandak
The article basically talks about the 126th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which is now known as The 104th Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2020. It talks about its objective, background, features and the real question if reservation should still be a part of our system.
The Dispute over Aksai Chin
July 30, 2020 • Samarth Luthra
This article tells us about the history, present day scenario and claims from both the countries on the disputed Aksai Chin region.
Revenge Porn and its Legal Remedies in India
July 30, 2020 • Madri Chandak
Facilitated with technological advancement, increments in revenge porn have left a catastrophic effect on the victim’s lives. This article has addressed the legal aspects of the revenge porn.
Mental Health Statutes in India: Broad overview
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
An understanding of mental health care- from a legal, human and ethical point of view is extremely needed especially in today’s times. This article tries to give a comprehensive understanding of mental health care and the factors affecting the same. It also tries to list down the laws governing mental health care in India as well as certain provisions of international instruments governing the same. This article also tries to explain a few rights of people with mental illness. A few important provisions of the Mental HealthCare Act, 2017 are also explained with substantive case laws.
Overview: Right to Health as a Constitutional Right in India
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
Every individual has a right to stay healthy and have access to healthcare facilities especially in these trying circumstances. This article tries to explain the key aspects of the right to health and how the right to health was given a place in the Constitution of India. This article further tries to look at the right to health of specific groups of people such as women, children and adolescents, persons with disabilities, migrants and persons living with HIV/AIDS. Lastly, it tries to examine the obligations and responsibilities of the State with respect to the right to health and holding States accountable for the same.
Female Criminality in India
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
Women criminality rates have increased drastically since last few decades globally. This article tries to analyse some of the various factors which contribute and accelerate the criminality amongst women. It also tries to examine the nature of the crimes committed by women and how it is different from the traditional crimes committed by them. Lastly, this article also enlists certain measures that could be taken to potentially reduce the criminality rate amongst women in India.
Doctrine of Lifting Corporate Veil: Overview
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
The Doctrine of Lifting of Corporate Veil rests upon the concept of a Company being a separate legal entity, different from its members, shareholders or Directors. This article tries to examine the Doctrine and its underlying concept, the concept of piercing of corporate veil, the grounds under which the veil can be lifted and the provisions under the Indian law supporting the same. This article also tries to substantiate this Doctrine with relevant case laws.
Electoral Reforms in India
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
Elections and the process of voting play a very important role in a democracy. A lot of electoral reforms have therefore be recommended time and again by various Committees, the Election Commission of India as well as the Law Commission of India. Some not all of the reforms have been enlisted and an effort has been made to briefly explain a few of them.
Overview: Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2010
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the technology used to achieve pregnancy in procedures such as fertility medication, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and surrogacy. Fertility therapies where eggs and sperm are manipulated involve surgically removing eggs from women and combining them with sperm in the laboratory. It is the emerging field in India. This article provides a critical analysis of Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2010.
Opinion: Economy or Health: Governments Dilemma over the World
July 28, 2020 • Snehal Asthana
The coronavirus pandemic is creating a two-headed problem for governments. Economic policymakers are being forced to perform a delicate balancing act. As with all balancing acts, failure to achieve and maintain can produce dire consequences.