Blogs
Encounter: Justice or state sponsored terrorism?
July 24, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
In the backdrop of the growing outrage in the country over the faux encounter, questions have been raised over the legality and appropriateness of the police action leading to the debate that ‘whether a democratic country should follow the constitutional norms and adhere to the due process of law or shall it adopt the measures of retributive justice to bring instant and speedy justice to the victims and the recent encounter of Vikas Dubey highlighted the need of stricter laws.
Unrest in USA: Explained
July 23, 2020 • Architi Batra
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY: AN OVERVIEW
July 22, 2020 • Apurva Bhutani
The Directive Principles are the ideals which the Union and State Governments must keep in mind while they formulate policy or pass a law. They lay down certain social, economic and political principles, suitable to peculiar conditions prevailing in India. They impose certain obligations on the State to take positive action in certain directions in order to promote the welfare of the people and achieve economic democracy.
IMPACT OF CoVID-19 ON 'IP REGIME'
July 22, 2020 • Apurva Bhutani
The reach of COVID-19 has been felt across all facets of life. The world of intellectual property has not been spared either, but COVD-19 has not brought it to a halt. The world of intellectual property is still moving but at a slower pace.
Shadow Economy of India
July 22, 2020 • Architi Batra
Internet Censorship Over The Draft EIA 2020
July 19, 2020 • Architi Batra
Government of India blocks access to websites which were raising public awareness and campaigning against the highly criticized draft Environment Impact Assessment notification of March 2020.
Truth Sits On The Lips Of A Dying Man – An Overview
July 18, 2020 • Architi Batra
In the present article we are discussing about the admissibility and the importance of the dying declaration of the victim. As it is considered as trustworthy evidence in the court of law. This principal is an exception to the hearsay rule, it is said that the dying person won’t lie and always utters the truth.
The Co-Operative Balanced Economy
July 18, 2020 • Architi Batra
In today’s era, with the expansion of financial banking opportunities to both urban and rural areas by Co-operative Banks, there has been a positive development of the economy. Co-operative Banks along with the aid and guidance of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 has paved a great way for the rapid growth and development of the Indian economy. Thus this paper aims to throw light on the role and importance of Co-operative Banks and SARFAESI Act, 2002 in the Indian economy.
Niti Manthan Young Leaders Legal Literacy Project Results
July 16, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
UNDERSTANDING DESPOTISM BY THE CHINESE STATE AND NONCHALANCE OF COMMUNIST SYCOPHANTS
July 11, 2020 • anshu sharma
Understanding the despotism tactics of the Chinese government.
Overview: SEA-FARERS: RIGHTS AND DUTIES
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Overview: LOK ADALATS IN INDIA
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
During the last few years, Lok Adalat has been found to be an extremely popular means to alternate dispute resolution in India. Besides being popular, it is way too effective because of its innovative nature and inexpensive style. This system has also received wide acceptance not only from the litigants, but from the public and legal functionaries in general. In India, during the last few years Lok Adalat has been functioning continuously and permanently in every district covering lakhs of places which were earlier longing for justice in a faster way. I have drafted this article in order to bring out the effects and give the readers an overview of it and how it functions.
Emerging Challenges to the Rules-Based World
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
PLEA BARGAINING IN INDIA
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Plea-Bargaining as a concept has been useful to both the accused as well to the victim of a crime but enough safeguards are required to be placed to stop possible abuse of this process. Plea bargaining has a rational vision to stop the overcrowding in the criminal courts and prisons and a potential way to improve litigation efficiency, infrastructure, and expenses. Plea Bargaining as a concept may prove to be a very viable alternate in the criminal justice delivery system of India, only if appropriately circulated and applied, therefore benefitting lakhs of undertrials suffering in jails for non-proven crimes and saving high expenses by State in maintaining them. The author in this article has put forward the overview of the concept of plea-bargaining in India and focusing on its advantages and disadvantages, thereby giving the readers a complete outlook of both its pros and cons.
Broadly speaking: AYUSHMAN BHARAT
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Since the 70 years of Indian Independence, healthcare is one of the sectors in the country which is still undeserved and has barely scratched the surface. The United States has one of the most prodigal health systems, but this does not help the U.S. with the well-known reality that it is infamously poor-performing and so does the fact that it is also one of the most intricate of health systems across the globe.
Overview: CHANGING DYNAMICS OF POLICE ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Police have an important role in the administration of India. Police is the coercive arm of the State, established to perform the basic duty of the State which is maintenance of law and order. Therefore, the police administration has acquired significance at the Central, State, Range, District and Sub-district levels in rural and urban areas.
Legal and Moral aspects of Zoological Parks, National and International
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Recently, an animal rights lawyer, Ms. Sangeeta Dogra, filed a petition in the Supreme Court against Central Zoo Authority of India (CZA) and Union Environment Ministry asking for necessary measures to be taken in the pandemic. SC directed the Centre for regular supply of food and medical facilities to zoos and asked to look into the suggestions presented by the concerned- in person.[1] Section 38, of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972[2], recognizes the rights of animals and plants in zoos and lays down the foundation for Central Zoo Authority. However, animal rights emanate not only from the mentioned act but also from the Constitution of India. Article 51G casts upon every citizen a fundamental duty to “protect and improve the environment including wildlife and have compassion for living creatures.” Other laws protecting animal rights and preventing animal cruelty includes Section 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, Prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA Act), to name a few. While animal cruelty is a broad legal, moral, and sociological issue, this article will limit its discussion only to the legal and moral aspect of zoological parks.
[1] Badri Chaterjee, ‘SC directs centre to look into animal welfare concerns during lockdown’ (Hindustan Times, 22 April 2020) <hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/sc-directs-centre-to-look-into-animal-welfare-concerns-during-lockdown/story-cBUEs3SV7Kp1jEk9P6skZJ.html> accessed 2 July 2020.
[2] Wildlife Protection Act 1972, s 38.
LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS AND THE INDIAN JUDICIARY
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
The Indian society is observing a drastic change in its living pattern day-by-day. Indians are slowly and gradually opening up their minds towards the idea of pre-marital sex and live-in relationships. This change has been continuously under criticism and highly discussed as such concepts lack legality and acceptance in the society. Law has been playing a vital role in social change. Society is composed of the individuals. Law and society try to regulate the conduct of an individual.
Abortion ruling in US: From the eyes of the Indian Law
July 11, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
The US Supreme Court has ruled Louisiana abortion law as unconstitutional.[1] Even though, a similar Texas law was ruled unconstitutional in 2016, the Supreme Court by a majority of 5-4 has reemphasized women rights in this blazing feminism era. Union of India has recently passed an amendment to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 exhibiting the progressive mindset of the legislators. The amendment is brought at a time when the landmark case in US, Roe vs. Wade, is under scrutiny. [2] This article will discuss how does the recent struck down of Louisiana abortion law affects abortion rights. Additionally, the history of abortion law in both US and India are discussed.
[1] Anthony Zurcher, ‘US top court strikes down law limiting abortions’ (BBC, 29 June 2020) <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53224443> accessed 6 July 2020.
[2] Chitra Subramaniam, ‘India’s new abortion law is progressive and has a human face’ <https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-new-abortion-law-progressive-human-face-62023/> accessed 6 July 2020.
OVERVIEW: HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENT
July 10, 2020 • Apurva Bhutani
Human rights may foster the protection of the environment and the environmental law may to some extent protect human beings as an element of nature. Protecting human rights and safeguarding the environment, along with achieving peace and security are fundamental values of modern international society.