Women’s Rights Under Indian Law
Women’s rights in India have evolved significantly though judicial activism, constitutional guarantees, government welfare initiatives and progressive legislation. Despite patriarchal traditions in India, legal system has aimed to secure the dignity, equality, and protection for women. It makes sure that women are safeguarded against domestic violence and harassment at workplace and ensure equal opportunities in […]
Role of Designs Act 2000
Protecting industrial designs is very crucial because it boosts the creativity, innovation and business growth in today’s industries. To give legal protection to the new and original designs, and also replace the old Designs Act of 1911, the Designs Act of 2000 was passed. This law aims to protect the feel and look of products […]
Copyright Laws in India
The copyright law acts as a major protector of the creative and intellectual work put in by authors, artists, musicians, film makers, software developers, and many more like them. In India, the copyright protection system is based on the Copyright Act, 1957, with an aim to protect all original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. […]
ROLE OF DOCTRINE OF FRUSTRATION IN INDIAN CONTRACT LAW
This paper examines the application of Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, widely known as the Doctrine of Frustration, which discharges a contract when an unexpected event makes performance impossible. By focusing on the landmark Supreme Court decision in Satyabrata Ghose v. Mugneeram Bangur and Company (1954), the study explores how Indian jurisprudence […]
RIGHT TO HEALTH IN INDIA
This paper examines the evolution, legal framework, and practical challenges of the Right to Health in India. While the framers of the Indian Constitution initially placed health under the non-justiciable Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 47), the judiciary later used structural interpretation to link it directly to the Right to Life under Article 21. […]
THE EVOLUTION OF THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
This paper traces the legal and historical journey of the Right to Privacy in India, showing how it evolved from an unmentioned concept into a recognized fundamental right. While ancient Indian texts like the Vedas and the Artha Shastra respected personal space and the privacy of the home, the framers of the modern Indian Constitution […]
ROLE OF POLICE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM -FOCUS ON THE SATHANKULAM CUSTODIAL DEATH CASE
This paper analyzes the misuse of police power through the lens of the 2020 Sathankulam custodial death case in Tamil Nadu, where a father and son were tortured to death during the COVID-19 lockdown. The incident highlights a severe violation of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and exposes deep systemic failures, specifically the negligence […]
CRIME, FEAR AND PUNISHMENT: A CRIMINOLOGICAL AND JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE DEATH PENALTY UNDER THE ‘RAREST OF RARE’ DOCTRINE
This research paper will discuss the Death Penalty in accordance with the principle of “Rarest of Rare” in India from constitutional, criminological, and jurisprudential standpoints. This research paper will examine the evolution of the “Rarest of Rare” principle from judicial precedents and its success as a balancing mechanism between societal interests and the right to […]
MEDIA TRIALS AND THE RIGHT TO FAIR TRIAL IN INDIA: A CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
With the increasing role of media in criminal investigation and trial procedures, there has been the emergence of the practice of media trials. The concern arises here since media trials can impinge on the administration of justice. Whereas the media plays an important role in ensuring transparency and awareness among the general public, the excessive […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIAN COURTS: REVOLUTION OR RISK?
Artificial Intelligence is slowly but surely changing the face of the Indian judiciary with the use of technologies like online courts, legal research software, and case management systems. Even as Artificial Intelligence can contribute positively to the judiciary by bringing about efficiency, less pendency of cases, and access to justice, it poses certain issues as […]