Author: Koustav Bhattacharya from National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
The Constitution of India is an organic, living document. It must stand the test of time and evolve itself to adapt itself to the changing socio-economic conditions. Now, such changes in the Constitution can be incorporated only…
Author: Sakshi Sethi from Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Patiala.
India is a country dealing with situational ironies, where on one hand, we provide a democratic status to the country with equality for all citizens but the reality is heart wrenching. There are still certain sections of the society…
Author: Utsarga Dash from KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar.
On the 14th of January, 2020, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to set aside the bail granted to Ratul Puri in the infamous VVIP chopper scam case of AgustaWestland. The…
Author: Shambhavi Sirothia from Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
The barbaric and horrendous gang rape of Nirbhaya in 2012 shook the conscience of every individual in the country. It triggered unfathomable fear in every woman, raised serious questions of the law and order of the…
Authors: Harshita Kapoor from Symbiosis Law School, Pune and Aman Srivastava from ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad.
The Legislature of State of Kerala passed a resolution at the State Assembly against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (“CAA”) on December 31, 2019. The official stance of the State was never unclear. They have since the…
Author: Sakshi Sethi from Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Patiala.
Curative petition, which is considerably new in the field of law, is currently making headlines. The judicial instrument, which is considered as the last resort available to the aggrieved party in the journey of justice, is often…
Author: Utsarga Dash from KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar.
On 5th of January, 2020, more than 50 masked individuals armed with sticks, stones and iron rods attacked the Jawahar Lal Nehru campus, Delhi and injured approximately 40 students including staff members of the…
Author: Kunwar Bir Singh from University Institute Of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The Indian Constitution visualizes the social order “in which justice – socio, economic and political – shall inform all the institutions of the national life. It envisages a welfare state, which would not only serve the immediate needs of the society but would protect, promote and preserve enduring…
Author: Deepali Sherawat from NMIMS, Mumbai.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 received parliamentary approval on 22 December, 2015, replacing the pre-existing Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. There was a…
Author: Mohsin Rahim from O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat.
The appointment of the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Puducherry has become the latest breaking point between the Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy. The Ministry of Home…
