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 […]
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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