“India’s Position on Refugee Law a Comparative Study with UNHRC Guidelines”
Submitted by: Adhiraj Singh ABSTRACT: India has a compounded history of refugee governance, while remaining outside the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol has hosted communities such as Tibetans, Sri Lankan Tamils, Afghans and many more. India’s treatment of refugee is primarily governed under the Foreigners Act of 1946 and a case-by-case approach rather […]
“Battered Woman Syndrome as a Legal Defence”
Submitted by:Adhiraj Singh Abstract: Battered Woman Syndrome stands as a psychological response to extensive domestic abuse,which legal systems now recognise as a defence in trials affecting abused females who chooseto kill their abusers. Battered Woman Syndrome functions as a legal defence which this paperevaluates from its historical development to its usage in courts and its […]
MOB LYNCHING AND LEGAL RESPONSE (BY:MEENAL)
INTRODUCTION Mob lynching is one of the most disturbing and brutal phenomena witnessed in modern-day democratic society. It is a group non-legalised form of punishment, usually lethal, aimed at punishing someone perceived to have transgressed against communal or social mores and in the absence of due process. However, India, over the last few years, has […]
“The Influence of International Maritime Law on India’s Coastal Security Policies”Submitted by: Alshan Husain Shah
AbstractIn an age of growing maritime threats and geopolitical complications, the littoral states allaround the globe are increasingly relying on international maritime laws as a guiding principlefor their operation and defense. India, with its long coastline of over 7,500 kilometres, is confronted by a large number of security issues varying from piracy and trafficking to […]
“Battered Woman Syndrome as a Legal Defense: A Critical Analysis” Submitted by: Alshan Husain Shah
Abstract This research critically examines the role of Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) as a legaldefense in cases involving prolonged domestic abuse. Introduced by psychologist Lenore E.Walker, BWS illustrates the psychological impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) and itsinfluence on a victim’s perception of threat and survival. The paper explores thepsychological foundations of BWS, its recognition […]
INDIA & INTERNATIONAL TREATIES : BINDING OR NOT?
Sunakshi Choudhary INTRODUCTIONUpendra Baxi“International human rights law, though not always binding, influences constitutionalismprofoundly1.” In the contemporary globalized landscape, universal treaties are essential in forming nationalstrategies and genuine frameworks. Countries such as India often enter into treaties on diversematters, spanning discussions about the environment, human rights, and security. Yet, thisraises a significant question—are international treaties acknowledged […]
Justice for all: The Supreme Court’s Role in Advancing Social Equality in India(By Hitakshi Agrawal).
Abstract This paper addresses the instrumental role of the Supreme Court of India in furthering social justice through Public Interest Litigations (PILs), Judicial Activism and important landmark judgments. The Court has expanded constitutional constructions and liberalized access so that marginalized people receive protection in respect of gender equality, environmentalism and labor interventions through unprecedented decisions […]
Do Even The Protestors Have The Right To Privacy? (Article) By Pranav Agarwal
Right to Privacy Right to privacy has been talked about by great philosophers like Aristotle where they drew a discretion among the acts of a person in the public and private space respectively. The term “Right to Privacy” was coined by Warren and Brandeis[1] in their paper titled ‘right to privacy’ in 1890s when the print […]
IPC Section 55: Commutation Of Sentence Of Imprisonment For Life (Article) By Agrani Khare
Abstract: This article is an analytical research on the power of appropriate government to reducing the punishment of life imprisonment, imposed by the Court on the offenders, mentioned under Section 55 of the Indian Penal Code. The author has tried to summarize the provision and the ambit of this section and its application in certain […]
GOVERNOR: APPOINTMENT AND POWERS (ARTICLE: 153-161) By Arthita Halder, BBA LL. B(HONS.)
AbstractThe Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It frames fundamental political principles, procedures, practices, rights, powers, and duties of the government. All the powers and functions of the State Execution and Union Government are also mentioned in Constitution. In State Execution it consists of Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers and the […]
