THE CONCEPT OF BATTERED WOMEN SYNDROME AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
R v. Ahluwalia: The Vindication of Battered Women Since men's violence toward their partners or wives came to public attention…
POCSO Act and Judicial Sensitivity: A New Era of Compassionate Justice in Light of the Supreme Court Landmark Judgement of February 2026
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, remains India’s most robust legislative shield against child sexual abuse. Enacted…
Preparation vs. Attempt: Supreme Court Restores Rape Charge in Landmark POCSO Ruling
The Supreme Court sets aside an Allahabad High Court order that had diluted charges against two accused in a POCSO…
Supreme Court Permits India’s First Passive Euthanasia: Historic Application of the Right to Die with Dignity
In a landmark ruling on March 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of India authorised the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment—including…
Importance of Legal Ethics in Advocacy: The Foundation of Justice
Legal ethics form the backbone of the legal profession and play a crucial role in ensuring the proper administration of…
Challenges Faced by Young Advocates in India: A Ground-Level Reality
The legal profession in India has long been regarded as one of prestige, intellectual rigor, and societal importance. However, beneath…
Custodial Violence and Legal Safeguards in India: A Critical Analysis
Custodial violence remains one of the most serious human rights concerns within the criminal justice system in India. It refers…
Gender and Family Law: A Critical Legal Analysis
Gender and family law are deeply intertwined domains that shape the social, cultural, and legal fabric of society. Family law…
Gender-Based Violence: A Legal Analysis in the Indian Context
Gender-based violence (GBV) represents one of the most pervasive violations of human rights across the globe, rooted in structural inequality,…
Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Trials: When Does Suspicion Become Proof?
Introduction Criminal trials are traditionally built upon direct evidence such as eyewitness testimony or confession linking the accused directly to…