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…
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…