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DELIVERING FACTS OR ALTERING PERCEPTIONS?

In a world of multi-screening, where TED talks threaten to replace books and lectures,”, the generation’s ephemeral interests celebrate performance and storytelling over factual accuracy. Writing in The Guardian, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic argues... Read more »

WHY ISN’T MARITAL RAPE CRIMINALIZED YET?

Marital rape remains a controversial topic in our country. A crime like this leaves a woman unempowered, powerless and weak. We must understand the psychological and external attributes inflicted upon a victim... Read more »

An analysis of Hindu succession and inheritance

If we look at the probable statistics of litigation in this Country, at least 50% of the litigation is against Government authorities. From the remaining 50%, at least 30 to 40% is... Read more »

An analysis of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, a bill which contradicts other laws

INTRODUCTION  Recently, the Union Cabinet cleared the proposal to bring uniformity in the marriageable age of men and women. It aims to increase the legal age of marriage of women from 18... Read more »

VICTIM BEST JUDGE OF INCIDENT: CALCUTTA HC UPHOLDS POCSO CONVICTION AND LAYS DOWN GUIDELINES

While adhering to morality of the highest standards, the Calcutta High Court in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled Prabir Bhuiyan alias Prabir Bhuinyan Vs The State of West Bengal... Read more »

Analysing the legal angle pertaining to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

INTRODUCTION Formula 1 races have stopped taking place at the Buddh International Circuit because the Uttar Pradesh government has classified it under the category of “entertainment” and not “sport”, hence, increasing the... Read more »

Section 397 IPC: Mere exhibition, brandishing or holding weapon openly by offender to threaten and create fear or apprehension in mind of victim is sufficient, says Supreme Court

While not leaving even an iota of doubt in the mind of anyone, the Supreme Court in the fitness of things has minced just no words in a brief, brilliant, bold and... Read more »

PLACING AN ORDER GRANTING PROTECTION OF LIFE AND RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE IN THE SAME FRUIT BASKET: A CASE OF EQUATING APPLES WITH ORANGES

Recently, the High Courts of various jurisdictions have witnessed a surge of cases wherein inter-faith, inter-caste, LGBTQ, live-in, heterosexual couples wherein the man is under the age of 21 years and adulterous... Read more »

Arrest on mere allegations has potential to destroy reputation of an individual, necessary to apply great care at pre-conviction stage: Delhi HC

In the fitness of things, it is most gratifying to learn that the Delhi High Court has in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled Radhye Shyam vs State in Bail... Read more »

Responsibility of online portals in publishing news

INTRODUCTION I n the last two decades, Indian citizens have adopted the use of the internet in almost all spheres of life. We have easy access to the news and updates that... Read more »