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A Case for Commercial Surrogacy
Introduction The 1900’s and early 2000’s was quite an exciting time for India. It was during this period that India played an active role in encompassing technologies and innovations that were aimed at promoting In-Vitro Fertilisation as well as surrogacy within its borders. Prior to this technology, intending parents had to adopt another’s child in […] -
Respect to National Symbols: Pseudo Patriotism v. Real Patriotism
“Fake it until you make it” Introduction National symbols are not mere indirect representatives of a nation’s citizens, of ideas or of feelings but have a greater profound meaning with a broader spectrum of a nation’s values and traditions depicting history that ultimately unified the nation. Being akin to a nation’s history, they are an […] -
Curtailment of Access to Internet: Posing a Legal Question
In the past decades internet has changed people’s way of life. Not only has it altered the dynamics of travel, education and retail but also has redefined life in remote locations. A thriving telecommunication and electronics industry along with the government’s endeavour to make a “Digital India”[1], has made internet accessible and affordable for all. […] -
Mob-Lynching and Massacre, Threats to the Nation: Can “Masuka” Address the Issue?
INTRODUCTION: ‘Durlabham trayamevaitat devanugraha-hetukam; Manushyatvam maumukshutvam mahapurushasamsrayah.’[1] This Shloka glorifies the human life, and describes that getting human life is not easy and only through the grace of almighty God one takes birth as a human being.[2] All the modern religions of the world describe the human life as precious.[3] The Universal Declaration of Human […] -
Witchcraft in INDIA: An Alarming Reality
INTRODUCTION “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” -Bible (Exodus 22:18)[1] She was a woman. She was strong, not conventionally, but, with strength of the spirit. She was fearless and knowledgeable alike. Much so, that the men feared her, they feared her strength and her valour. They feared her bravado and impenetrable spirit. She […] -
Privacy Over Personal Information: True Remedy or a False Promise?
INTRODUCTION The recent decision, in the case of Justice K S Puttaswamy & Anr v. Union of India & Ors[1], by the nine-judge constitutional bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, had held the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Now, an individual’s right to privacy is protected […] -
Jallikattu: A Celebrated Culture or Animal Abuse?
Introduction From Jallikattu to cock fighting, animal rights activists of India have been fierce in every way. Veganism is a new lifestyle which is gaining popularity in many states. Thousands of chickens, goats, and cows get slaughtered mercilessly in slaughter houses for the non-vegetarian lovers and here is where the Animal Welfare come into picture, […] -
Competitive Significance of Digital Economy
Introduction Almost everything we do today leaves a trail of digital exhaust, a perpetual stream of texts, location data and other information we live on. Well after each of us is long gone. We’re now being exposed to as much information in a single day as our 15th generation ancestors were exposed to in their […] -
Article 35A- A Law of Vexed Origin
Introduction On August 15, 1947, when both India and Pakistan became independent, the state of J&K (hereinafter ‘J&K’) did not concede to either of the state’s dominion. In 1946, Maharaja Hari Singh proposed a “standstill Agreement” with both the countries. India did not agree with this agreement and wanted to hold further negotiations. On October […] -
Struggle for Global Justice – A Perspective on Hate Crimes
Introduction: The law is a living organism which is reflected by the ever-evolving landscape of international criminal law. Conflicts demonstrate the role of major players of international law drive most essentially, human rights. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, without any discrimination. According to Art. 1 of the UDHR, “All human beings […]