Hate in the Name of Liberty: Rethinking Free Speech in India
Introduction The right to free speech is the beating heart of any democracy. It safeguards dissent, enables dialogue, and acts…
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
INTRODUCTION: The traditional doctrine of ''Locus standi'' restricts the right to approach the court only to those individuals who are…
BEYOND THE BENCH: JUDICIAL ACTIVISM IN SAFEGUARDING HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights—those inalienable liberties and entitlements every individual possesses by virtue of being human, form the bedrock of modern democratic…
DYING ON ONE’S OWN TERMS: IS INDIA READY FOR EUTHANASIA
Discussions about human rights, healthcare, and ethics are increasingly focused on the topic of the right to die with dignity.…
JUDICIAL REVIEW IN INDIA: EVOLUTION, SCOPE AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES
Judicial review is a vital component of modern constitutional governance. It refers to the power of the judiciary to examine…
Still Asking His Permission: The Hidden Patriarchy in Passport Rules
Introduction In a nation that proudly proclaims gender equality in its Constitution, the continued existence of bureaucratic norms requiring a…
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…