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In "Azadi ka Amrit Kal" the Indian penitentiary system remains rooted in the colonial framework. The process of penalizing transgressors in

Last month, the Parliament passed three new acts in the Lok Sabha to replace the three main Criminal Legislations which will come into force on 26 January 2024. The particular and significant changes introduced by these Acts have become It becomes essential to redirect our attention towards the particu...

“The right to die with dignity is a fundamental universal right of all living creatures."...

India is a nation characterized by its remarkable cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, which has been shaped by centuries of migration and assimilation.

Considering the communal conflict in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmiri Pandits (Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha with the intention of improving the lives of the Kashmiri Pandits. The ruling party’s now-retracted measure was an effort to handle the fallout from the 1990s exodus of the &hellip

The debate surrounding sex work in India has long been a contentious issue, rooted in the country...

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Indian Parliament during its Monsoon Session. This Bill seeks to create a Selection Committee for recommending appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. This Selection Committee will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will consist &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs....

India has seen tremendous technological progress in the field of digital communication technology or information communication technology over the last several decades. But, as is often stated, with power comes responsibility, and when that obligation is abused, it gives rise to cybercrimes, particularly against women. When the entire world was gripped by an unprecedented wave of the COVID-19 &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com...

A core principle that upholds the essence of democracy in a country as wide-ranging and populated as India is “Access to Justice.” As...

<p>by Arihant Dev Background Secularism is a fundamental component of the Indian Constitution, and people in India adoption, inheritance, marriage, divorce, and other family-related matters. India is a diverse&nbsp;nation with a huge&nbsp;population and a variety of religions, castes, ethnicities, languages, and ideologies. Since the country&#8217;s independence, one of the most contentious issues has been the Uniform Civil Code (hereinafter UCC).The issue was prominently &nb

In an age of rapid technological advancements and increased digital connectivity, the delicate balance between privacy rights and surveillance has become a foremost concern. Recent events, like the Israeli spyware Pegasus incident, have bought the issue of surveillance and privacy into the spotlight in India. It is quintessential to explore the existing legal framework, delve into the constitutional concerns, and emphasize

<p>By Kanha Shrivastava Introduction: Over the past several months appalling news from Manipur has shocked people across the globe. The ethnic violence has resulted in countless deaths, and displacement of more than 60000 people. vandalism, arson, theft of government armouries, and sexual violence among other crimes. While, the legislature and executive have largely been unable to contain the violence which started on May 3rd, 2023, &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpr

The civil unrest and conflict in Sudan have taken a toll not only on the African continent but have extended ramifications to nations across the globe, including India. India&#8217;s engagement with Sudan has primarily been characterized by economic, diplomatic, and humanitarian dimensions. The present blog aims to shed light on the multifaceted implications of the Sudan civil war on India

<p>by Liya Fathima and K.S. Ganeshan Table of Contents Introduction Religion has influenced societies with varying levels of impact across different timelines. Like any other influential body, religion has its fair share of positive and negative consequences. The positive impacts posed by religion are rather well-known and require no further marketing. However, what many remain blissfully unaware of, even to this day, are the negative &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.word

<p>By Shashank Maheshwari ABSTRACT: The right to dignified burial/cremation is a basic human right but was violated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper traces those cases which involve the issue of cremation in the ambit of the Constitution of India, especially Article 21. The paper analyses different statistics to better understand the lack of what things caused the situation and why the government is not &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com/2023/08/01/pile

<p>by Shelal Lodhi Rajput Introduction In the recent past, the issue of curbing misinformation or “fake news” has featured as one of the fundamental regulatory priorities for governments around the globe. Resorting to India, the Apex Court routinely makes remarks on the need to curb the dissemination of ‘fake’ or ‘false’ news online. Resultantly, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) formulated the Information &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wo

<p>by Ayush Agarwal1 and Amitabh Saxena2 Introduction ‘As technology evolves and becomes more accessible, it can transform the delivery of legal aid and bridge the justice gap for millions of people in India.’ India&#8217;s access to justice issues is particularly challenging due to the country&#8217;s high poverty rate and a lack of lawyers per capita, distributed unevenly across the country. Overcoming these obstacles will require &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpr

<p>by Kunal Sharma and Deeksha Singh The Apex Court is hearing a slew of petitions seeking the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India after a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of the Hon’ble CJI Dr DY Chandrachud invoked Article 145(3) of the Constitution for the matter to be referred to a five-judge constitution bench terming it a matter of ‘seminal’ importance. The &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com/2023/06/01/same-sex-marriages-one

<p>by Aditya Mehrotra Introduction Ambedkar presided over the deliberations in India&#8217;s Constituent Assembly that resulted in the Constitution of India. This reflected the wide agreement of the Indian National Congress-led movement. Despite differences and conflicts, this was not a pragmatic political compromise devoid of passion and dedication; rather, it was a compact built on mutual trust that allowed diverse underlying methods and viewpoints to be &hellip; <a href="h

<p>by Prakhar Singh and Aviral Pathak 1.&nbsp; &nbsp; Prelude To the Topic India is the cradle of a variety of religions and cultures. Being a multi-religious and multicultural country, it throws a significant challenge in front of its government to preserve peace and harmony while promoting coexistence and tolerance. To serve the said purpose, P.V. Narasimha Rao&#8217;s government brought in the &#8220;Places of Worship Act, &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com