Can Trees Be Legal Persons? Reimagining Environmental Law in India
Legal Personhood is a concept which developed as a part of a principle called ‘Rights to Nature’. This is a legal construct that challenges the anthropocentric belief that humans are the most important beings on this planet and that natural resources should be protected because they benefit humans. But on the contrary, the concept of […]
Digital Border Policing: The Legal Vacuum Around India’s Internet Shutdown in Conflict Zones
Internet is necessary for the flow of views and opinions because they are crucial for the functioning of democracy. Democracy flourishes on clarity and transparency which can only be ensured if the information about the country’s state of affairs reaches its citizens. If the means of information are banned or restricted then the flow of […]
Role Of Legal Aid Clinics in India
Indira Jaising once said “Access to justice is not a privilege of the rich but the right of every citizen.” This quote reinforces the democratic principle of equality. True justice is in treating everyone equally. If justice is not accessible to everyone or excludes someone then fairness is just an illusion. Rule of law does […]
E. P. Royappa Vs. State Of Tamil Nadu and the Evolution of Article 14
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Redefining Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration and Mediation in India
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The Basic Structure Doctrine and the Limits of Constitutional Amendment
The foundation of Indian constitutional law is the Doctrine of Basic Structure, which was established by the Supreme Court to guarantee that some fundamental aspects of the Constitution are unaffected by parliamentary majorities. Though not explicitly stated in the text of the Constitution, the doctrine emerged through judicial interpretation, most notably in the Kesavananda Bharati […]
Analysis of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021
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Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Across the globe, money laundering involves concealing the identity of funds obtained illegally, generally through deals involving foreign banks or reputable businesses. The aforementioned illegal activities have implications that extend far beyond financial irregularities; they additionally threaten national security, undermine the legal and financial systems, and provide organized crime with greater authority. Governments all over […]
Case Commentary: The Law of Adultery in India
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016: A Critical Analysis
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 is a meaningful change to India’s financial legal system, enacted in December 2016 and introduced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Dr. T.K. Viswanathan chaired the Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee (BLRC), under which the IBC development was recommended. The IBC now consolidates fragmented insolvency laws under “umbrella legislation” to […]