PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT,2005: FEATURES, CHALLENGES AND THE NEED FOR GENDER NEUTRAL PROTECTION LAWS
Domestic violence remains a serious social and legal issue which is still stigmatised in the Indian society. It is when a woman is physically, mentally, emotionally, verbally or economically abused in a domestic household setting by an intimate partner or his relatives. It affects the physical, emotional, psychological, and economic well-being of a woman. India […]
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ACTIVISM IN INDIA-THE EVOLUTION, MOVEMENTS AND GAPS
WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND THE SUPRESSION OF THE INFERIOR SEX
MICROFINANCE AND LEGAL ISSUES IN INDIA: BETWEEN FINANCIAL INCLUSION, REGULATORY ETHICS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Microfinance in India emerged not merely as a financial innovation but as a social response to structural exclusion. For millions situated outside the formal banking system, microfinance institutions became the first visible doorway to credit, savings, insurance, and entrepreneurial opportunity. Yet the journey of microfinance in India has never been linear. The sector has oscillated […]
Labour Laws in India: What They Mean for Millions of Workers
India has one of the largest workforces in the world. Millions of people go to work every day in factories, offices, fields, construction sites, and small shops. But not everyone who works is protected in the same way, and not everyone even knows what protections exist. Labour laws are basically the rules that decide how […]
BEYOND COMPLIANCE WHY ETHICS MATTERS IN MODERN MANAGEMENT
In today’s business world, companies are more connected and more visible than ever before. One wrong decision can spread across the internet within minutes and damage a company’s reputation for years. Because of this, an important question comes up again and again: is management only supposed to increase profits for shareholders, or does it also […]
THE ROLE OF FDI IN INDIA: ENGINE OF GROWTH OR WHEEL OF DEPENDENCY?
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been viewed as a critical driver of economic growth, technology transfer, and employment in developing economies. This paper examines India’s FDI policy framework and its impact on investment inflows and growth, especially in the current geopolitical context. Over the past three decades, India has progressively liberalized its FDI regulations, […]
ARNESH KUMAR v. STATE OF BIHAR (2014) 8 SCC 273: SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ARBITRARY ARRESTS UNDER SECTION 41 CrPC
The case of Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar is a significant judgment of the Supreme Court of India dealing with arbitrary arrests and the protection of personal liberty under criminal procedure. The case examined the misuse of arrest powers, particularly in offences under Section 498A IPC, and emphasised the mandatory compliance with the safeguards […]
STATE OF HARYANA v. BHAJAN LAL (1992 SUPP (1) SCC 335): GUIDELINES FOR QUASHING OF FIR UNDER SECTION 482 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973
The case of State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that established important principles governing the exercise of inherent powers of High Courts under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Article 226 of the Constitution. The judgment addresses the balance between preventing […]
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019: RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS AND REDRESSAL MECHANISM IN INDIA
This blog analyses the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and its role in strengthening consumer rights and dispute resolution mechanisms in India. It discusses the evolution of consumer protection with changing market practices, especially the growth of digital commerce. The article highlights key rights of consumers, the functioning of District, State, and National Consumer Disputes Redressal […]