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“Each person possesses an inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override.” John Rawls, A Theory of Justice. Introduction The recent attack at Pahalgam and the counter-response has brought the discourse around counter-terror to the forefront. Counter-terror response has two phases: apprehension or neutralisation, followed by the second, […]

Introduction The legal stakes of bail-stage review under special statutes are both simple and profound. Bail is the portal through which liberty can be preserved in pending adjudication special statutes understandably designed to confront the most serious threats to state security narrow that portal. The narrower it is made to be by statute and judicial

Introduction In India today, women are often punished for exercising the very freedoms the Constitution promises them. From choosing to live independently, earning their own income, expressing themselves on digital platforms, or rejecting forced relationships, women who assert autonomy frequently face threats, harassment, social isolation, or even death. These acts of violence are often framed

Introduction The Right to Information (“RTI”) Act, 2005, born out of grassroots struggles, remains a cornerstone of transparency and accountability in India. It gave citizens a powerful statutory tool to hold public authorities answerable. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, however, threatens to weaken this achievement by broadening privacy-based exemptions that can obstruct legitimate

Introduction The 3-Dimensional (“3D”) printer was developed around forty years back, originally for industrial purposes. However, with continuous advancements, not only has this technology become much more accessible but also cost-effective. Recent developments in India showcase its expanding utility among numerous sectors, ranging from production of weapons, construction of luxury villas, and establishment of post

Introduction A young IT professional who graduated from one of the most prestigious institutes, IISc Bangalore, decided to take his own life amid the myriad stresses he was facing at work.  The colleagues claimed that Nikhil was faced with an overload of work since two of the teammates left the team and were confronted with