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An Introduction To Legal Services In India
Jan. 31, 2020 • Architi Batra
Ordinarily, Legal services mean ‘help or assistance or free service in the field of law.’ Previously the word legal aid was used in place of legal services but the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India; time-to-time asserted that legal aid is not a charity but a paramount duty for the welfare of the States and the Citizens residing hereby. Now, legal assistance from any state can be claimed as a matter of legal right, and therefore the term 'Legal Services' is used in the place of legal Aid.
PRISON ADMINISTRATION AND RIGHTS OF PRISONER IN INDIA
Jan. 31, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Prison system in India has evolved into better model and prison administration has become better. Various committees were formed to enhance and further develop prison administration in the country. The Constitution of India also recognises numerous Prisoner’s Rights through implied as well as express provisions. Moreover, The Prisons Act, 1894 also contains the statutory provisions for prison administration.
Evolution of Collegium System in India
Jan. 31, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Legalization of Passive Euthanasia
Jan. 30, 2020 • Architi Batra
Euthanasia or mercy-killing of critically ill patients is a controversial issue. Passive euthanasia,
as characterized is when therapeutic treatment is retained to such an extent that demise of the
patient happens because of the withdrawal of medicine. Supreme Court of India legalized passive
euthanasia but under specific guidelines that are needed to be followed.
A scrutiny of crimes against women and the magnitude of relief accorded
Jan. 30, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
The laws protecting the dignity and modesty of the Indian women are voluminous, stringent but are they practically effective enough to prevent or even mitigate the ordeal faced by the victims?
Consumer Protection Act 1986 Along With Consumer Protection Act 2019: A Statutory Analysis
Jan. 30, 2020 • Architi Batra
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is a milestone in the history of socio-economic legislation and is directed towards achieving public benefit. After various amendments over the years, in mid-August of 2019, the Consumer Protection Act 2019 was passed which enhances and protects the Consumer Rights. The digital age has almost ushered in a new era of commerce and digital branding.
An Assessment of Principle of Non- Refoulement under Indian Law
Jan. 30, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
A sober assessment of Indian law reveals that refugees are not entitled to non-refoulement unless India adopts new legal obligations. Any refugee policies pursued by the government of India should be based on sound analyses of existing domestic law vis-a-vis international standards.
MARITAL RAPE- A FEATURE OF PATRIARCHAL SOCIETY
Jan. 29, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
An Alternative Gender - Legal Perspective
Jan. 28, 2020 • Architi Batra
The word ‘Transgender’ is associated with the third gender, i.e. other than male or female. People who do not conform to their birth sex, i.e. to say they do not match that their gender expressions and their expressions don’t match with their biological sex.
Obscenity and The Indian Penal Code
Jan. 28, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Critical Analysis: National Security Act, 1980
Jan. 27, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
SECTION 326A WITH REFERENCE TO SECTION 307 OF THE IPC
Jan. 27, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Harish Salve as Queen's Counsel for England and Wales
Jan. 26, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Analysis of Order in M.C. Mehta v. Union Of India (13-1-2020)
Jan. 26, 2020 • Madhav Gawri
Consumer Rights In Digital Era
Jan. 25, 2020 • Architi Batra
In this digital era the rights of the consumers’ needs to be protected and for that the state has the responsibility to make the consumer’s aware of their rights.
Basic rights of accused in criminal proceedings
Jan. 25, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Analysis: SC (Amendment) Rules 2019
Jan. 25, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Insanity, Infancy, Intoxication; as Defenses available to the Criminals
Jan. 25, 2020 • Samiksha Gupta
Mens rea is basically the crux of the criminal act. And if it is not present, no one could be punished because he is innocent. Defenses are available so as no injustice could be done to the faultless person, undoubtedly, these are different in each case. Insanity, Infancy and Intoxication are basic defenses which would be further discussed in the following article.
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
Jan. 24, 2020 • Architi Batra
In the present scenario of the Indian legal and judicial system, denial of justice to the trial prisoners in India is the sole responsibility of a slow disposal system. The right to a speedy trial which is a part of our fundamental rights is the essence of the Indian Criminal Justice system. Failure to take necessary measures results in loss of faith in the people from the judicial system as well as it uncertainly undermines the foundation of the Criminal Trial Jurisprudence. Justice must prevail for all and it should be understood that the innocent ones don’t suffer while the criminal rides freely without any guilt. Justice should be delivered within a reasonable time period. Both parties should be heard which is the basic part of any justice system.
Rise In Encounter Killings: The Result As Well As Consequence Of Eroding Credibility
Jan. 24, 2020 • Architi Batra
This article delves into finding how a rise in encounter killings has emerged as a result as well as a consequence of the erosion of credibility of the criminal justice system.