Preventive Detention History, Constituent Assemble, Debates and Constitutional Framework and Implications
Preventive detention in India is a rare constitutional exception under Article 22 that allows the state to detain a person without trial sometimes for up to a year or more to avert potential dangers to national security, public order, or vital supplies and services. Though strongly opposed in the Constituent Assembly, it was retained post-Independence […]
HUMAN RIGHTS, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN INDIA
Consideration of environmental protection as a human right is among the most significant changes in modern constitutional and international law. In the last 50 years, environmental degradation has been more and more interpreted as the direct challenge to life, dignity, equality and intergenerational justice, as well as the ecological crisis. Judicial interpretation has played the […]
FROM CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM: REVISITING ADULTERY LAWS IN INDIA
This blog explores the shift from colonial-era notions of ‘adultery’ as a crime to the new interpretations of ‘adultery’ as an issue of freedom and autonomy under the Constitution of India. It critically examines Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, an importation from colonial times which classified women as passive objects to be controlled […]
Gender Equality in India: A Human Rights Perspective
Gender equality in India represents a continuous struggle to reconcile deeply rooted patriarchal traditions with constitutional morality, human rights principles, and modern democratic values. The Indian Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, and non-discrimination through Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties, thereby establishing a comprehensive legal framework for gender justice. International instruments such […]
ALGORITHMIC GOVERNANCE AND THE CRISIS OF LEGAL MORALITY: REVISITING THE HART–FULLER DEBATE IN AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into governmental and administrative decision-making has transformed the traditional understanding of law, governance, and accountability. From predictive policing and automated welfare distribution to algorithmic risk assessments and digital surveillance mechanisms, contemporary states increasingly rely upon automated systems to exercise public power. This technological transition raises significant jurisprudential concerns regarding […]
Death Penalty v. Lifetime Imprisonment: An Analysis of Legal and Social Change
This paper critically examines the legal, social, and human rights dimensions of the Death Penalty and Life Imprisonment. It analyses the effectiveness of both punishments in delivering justice, preventing crime, and maintaining social order. Through comparative legal analysis and international perspectives, the study highlights the growing shift toward reformative and human-rights-based approaches in modern criminal […]
ECONOMIC OFFENCES IN INDIA: LAW, ENFORCEMENT AND REFORM IN AN ERA OF FINANCIAL CRIME
Economic offences have emerged as one of the most serious threats to the financial stability and governance structure of modern nations. In India, the rapid expansion of trade, banking, digital finance, and global economic integration has significantly increased opportunities for white-collar crimes and financial frauds. Economic offences include acts such as money laundering, tax evasion, […]
ERASING THE DIGITAL SHADOW: THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN IN INDIA
The rapid growth of digital technology has fundamentally altered the manner in which personal information is stored, shared, and accessed. In the modern digital era, individuals leave behind permanent online traces through social media platforms, search engines, online databases, and digital communication networks. Unlike traditional forms of information that gradually disappear with time, digital data […]
SCHEDULED TRIBE STATUS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS: A STUDY OF THE MEITEI DEMAND IN MANIPUR
The demand for donning Scheduled Tribe (ST) status by Meitei community snowballed into constitutional and socio-political crisis in the state after an order of 2023 passed by Manipur High Court to the then Manipur Government to take necessary steps so that they can be included in ST list which led to ethnic riot and bloody […]
Article 368 and The Basic Structure Doctrine: Safeguarding Constitutional Identity in India
The power of the Indian Parliament to amend the Constitution under Article 368 is a vital feature of India’s constitutional framework, enabling the Constitution to adapt to changing social, political, and economic needs. At the same time, this power is subject to important constitutional limitations to preserve the foundational values of the Constitution. This article […]