THE POCKET VETO IN INDIA: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MISSED AND WHAT THE COURTS HAD TO FIX
The Indian Constitution is one of the longest and most detailed governing documents in the world, yet it contains a striking omission: it sets no time limit for the President or a Governor to act on a bill passed by the legislature. This gap gave rise to what is known as the pocket veto, where […]
MATRIMONY AS A CONTRACT: TESTING THE LIMITS OF SECTION 56 IN MANOJ KUMAR @ MUNNA V. NITA BHARTI
This paper examines a recent judgment of the Patna High Court in Manoj Kumar Munna v. Nita Bharti, in which the court dissolved a marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, by applying the doctrine of frustration under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The case presented an unusual situation; the wife […]
Criminal Justice System in India: Reforms and Challenges
India’s criminal justice system has undergone significant changes from the colonial era to its present framework showcasing a drastic change encompassing technological advancements. The act which initially focused on punishment rather than reformation has now been focusing on more rehabilitative measures. With the enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and […]
Role of Leadership in Driving Organizational Change and Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organizational change and transformation have become essential for long-term sustainability and competitive advantage. This blog explores the critical role of leadership in driving successful organizational change by aligning employees with a shared vision, fostering adaptability, and overcoming resistance to transformation. The discussion examines the various phases through which leadership […]
Case Commentary Mukesh And Anr. V. State For Nct Of Delhi & Ors
This case commentary examines the landmark decision in Mukesh & Anr. v. NCT Delhi, one of the significant judgements in the contemporary India. The case unfolded from an incident in which a woman was brutally gang-raped in the capital of the country. The incident invoked widespread protest raising concerns about the safety of women in […]
Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Sexual harassment at workplace is a serious concern regarding the violation of human rights, human dignity and fundamental rights. This article emphasis on various forms of sexual harassment, causes and the impact of these in an individual’s life. The article involves a brief research on the various laws available to protect the interest of the […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIA: MOVING FROM CHARITY TO MANDATED SOCIAL CHANGE
In 2013, India became the first country in the world to mandate corporate social responsibility through law, embedding a statutory 2% spending obligation within Section 135 of the Companies Act. Over a decade later, the aggregate numbers suggest compliance; the ground reality tells a more complicated story. This article examines whether India’s mandatory CSR framework […]
THE GHOST IN THE CLASSROOM: WHY INDIA’S DIGITAL DIVIDE IS A LEGAL CRISIS, NOT A TECH GLITCH
The COVID-19 pandemic did not create India’s educational inequality — it simply made it impossible to ignore. When schools shut in March 2020 and learning moved online, millions of children from marginalised communities found themselves on the wrong side of what this paper terms the “silicon curtain.” This article examines the digital divide in India […]
THE RIGHT TO DIE WITH DIGNITY: FROM JUDICIAL COURAGE TO SIMPLIFIED REALITY
There is a particular kind of constitutional question that courts tend to circle rather than answer — not because the law is unclear, but because the answer requires saying something that the institution has not been ready to say. For much of independent India’s legal history, the question of whether a dying person could lawfully […]
Digital Strip Searches and Constitutional Silences: Examining Data Privacy Gaps and Investigative Modernization under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), in its intent to bring about a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system in India by incorporating the advances of technology in the investigative process, has led to an unprecedented constitutional conundrum in the context of the seizure of electronic items, which is now coming to be […]