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On February 13, 2025, the Indian government imposed President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh

Introduction: A Universal Symbol of Justice Illustrations of the Lady of Justice statue, whether it is in the form of paintings,...

In a significant step towards shaping the legal landscape of end-of-life care, the Union Health Ministry released a draft towards the end of

Members of Parliament and Aides Preventing the Military Attack. Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/2024_So...

The Student Committee for Constitutional Law & Human Rights, UPES, is thrilled to declare the winners of the 4th National Virtual Judgment Writing Competition. After rigorous evaluation and fierce competition, these talented law students have proven their exceptional skills in legal analysis, writing, and critical thinking.

The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category facilitates visa-free entry, employment, and business opportunities for foreign citizens without requiring them to relinquish their foreign citizenship. Section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 grants the OCI status to individuals holding foreign passports who have ancestral or parental ties to India. However, following

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

“If the right to privacy means anything, it is the right of the individual, married or single, to be free from unwarranted governmental intrusion” &#8211; William J. Brennan, Jr. The Indian Constitution guarantees its citizens the protection of certain basic human rights. In the twisted fabric of &hellip; <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/detanglin...

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 Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its recent judgment, tried to resolve a tussle between the Chief Minister of Punjab and the Governor of Punjab. The case, State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab Another,[1] revolves around a Constitutional crisis between the Governor of Punjab, Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit, and the Chief Minister of Punjab

“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&#8217;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 Society for Constitutional Law &Human Rights, UPES, is thrilled to declare the winners of the 3rd National (Online) Judgment Writing Competition.

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...

SCLHR presents the Clarification to the 3rd National (Online) Judgment Writing Competition

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