CASE COMMENTARY – Suchita Srivastava vs. Chandigarh Administration 2009
This case revolves around reproductive rights and the importance of decisional autonomy and legal agency of persons with disabilities. In Indian jurisprudence, this case is remarked as landmark case for recognition of rights of disable persons against sexual violence especially heinous crimes like rape. It involves a mentally retarded women being victim of rape in […]
Legal Protections for Whistleblowers in India: A Critical Evaluation of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
Imagine being employed in a company and then encountering their activity that is deemed illegal, immoral, illicit, unsafe and fraudulent. This is whistleblowing an activity where a person which is often an employee reveals the illicit practices of the organisation they are employed in. This wrongdoing can include an ethical practises violation of safety any […]
ROLE OF CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION
The Central Vigilance Commission is the main institution in India that deals with preventing corruption in the central government and its departments. In a democracy like India where transparency and integrity are essential for good governance, the CVC plays a crucial role in ensuring that public officials act, honestly, fairly and without abusing their powers. […]
CONSTITUTIONAL VALIDITY OF RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS
This study analyses the constitutional legitimacy of a statutory provision in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, that enables one spouse to sue for the restitution of the other to the matrimonial home by way of a court decree. While aimed at upholding the institution of marriage and facilitating conciliation, this remedy has faced notable legal […]
Search and Seizure under NDPS Act: Legal Requirements and Common Violations
The Burden Of Proof Under Pmla: A Shift From Criminal Jurisprudence?
Analysis of Anti-Corruption Laws in India
This research paper explores the legal and procedural dimensions of trap mechanisms used in anti-corruption enforcement in India. Despite having a robust statutory framework—including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013—corruption remains pervasive across all levels of public administration. The trap procedure, involving covert operations to catch public officials […]
Bail under NDPS Act: Exceptional Rule or Fundamental Right?
Corruption In India: A Legal Perspective with Special Focus on the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Abstract Corruption in India has been a persistent threat to democratic governance, economic stability, and public trust. This article provides a comprehensive legal analysis of corruption in India, focusing on the legislative framework, especially the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, its amendments, enforcement challenges and judicial pronouncements. It also proposes reforms to strengthen India’s fight […]