Presumption of Innocence vs. Media Trials: A Delicate Balance
In a democratic society governed by the rule of law, “presumption of innocence” is a cornerstone of criminal jurisprudence. It…
Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right: Post-Puttaswamy Judgment
On August 24, 2017, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) & Anr.…
RIGHT TO PRIVACY AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT: Challenges in Digital Age
The Right to Privacy is the entitlement of individuals to keep their personal lives, bodies, decisions, and data free from…
NATIONAL EMERGENCY (Article 352)
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency if he is satisfied that the…
Arrest Under CrPC: Safeguards and Misuse
Introduction Arrest is among the most coercive powers that the State exercises over individuals. While it may be necessary in…
Death Penalty in India: Law, Morality, and Reform
The death penalty remains one of the most contentious issues in India's legal and moral landscape. As a punishment reserved…
Triple Talaq Verdict: Legal Milestone or Symbolic Gesture?
The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), which declared the practice of…
Access to Justice: Role of Legal Aid and Lok Adalats in India
Access to justice is a cornerstone of a democratic society and an essential component of the rule of law. In…
WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF AN ARRESTED PERSON IN INDIA?
In India, the rights of an arrested person are enshrined in the Indian Constitution, particularly under Part III, which guarantees…
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
The concept of Public Interest Litigation has been borrowed from American jurisprudence. This concept is not defined in any of…