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 […]
MUKESH & ANR. V. STATE (NCT OF DELHI): A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ‘RAREST OF RARE’ DOCTRINE IN INDIA
The present case commentary deals with Mukesh & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi), commonly known as Nirbhaya case. In this case, the Court reiterated that the “rarest of rare” theory applies and confirmed the death sentence for the accused due to the heinousness of the crime committed by them. This commentary highlights the Court’s […]
ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION AND BIASNESS
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SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS
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NAVTEJ SINGH JOHAR V.S UNION OF INDIA: CASE COMMENTARY
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CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL LAW
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA: WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
While India’s human rights are protected by a robust constitutional framework, there is a large gap between law and reality. The rights will become real only when there is enforcement, better institutions, police accountability and protection to the marginalized sections. This blog discusses three key areas: stronger institutions, better police accountability, and fuller protection for […]
FRUSTRATION OF CONTRACTS IN INDIA: DOCTRINAL AND JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES
Frustration is an important concept in the Contract Law. It deals with the situation where the events which were unforeseen at the time of entering into a contract occur. The circumstances that are not expected to occur result in such a situation where it becomes impossible for a party to perform their part of the […]
THE FOREST CONSERVATION ACT: SAVING NATURE’S WEALTH
What would happen to this planet if all the forests were to disappear! This planet would go through catastrophic changes and face unprecedented climate imbalances. The planet would lose its massive wildlife and naturally go through floods and droughts in alternate seasons. In extreme cases, even human life could be under threat. In most parts […]