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Regulating The Transit Of Acacia Catechu Timber In Maharashtra: A Legal And Policy Analysis Of The 2025 Notification Under The Maharashtra Forest Rules, 2014

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Introduction On March 25, 2025, the Government of Maharashtra introduced a significant regulatory shift by notifying Acacia Catechu timber, with a girth exceeding twenty-five centimetres at its thickest part, as a regulated species under Rule 37 of the Maharashtra Forest Rules, 2014. This notification makes it mandatory for timber of this species transiting into Maharashtra […]

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REINFORCING CONSTITUTIONAL BOUNDARIES: A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE SUPREME COURT’S VERDICT IN STATE OF TAMIL NADU V. GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU

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Introduction The Indian Constitution delineates a federal structure where both the Union and State governments operate within their respective domains. The role of the Governor, as the constitutional head of a state, is pivotal in maintaining this balance. However, the recent standoff between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi, culminating in the Supreme

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BEYOND ECONOMIC CAPITAL : A MULTIDIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK OF DETERMINING BACKWARDNESS WITH OBCs: Part II

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HOW TO DETERMINE BACKWARDNESS ? Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital throws light on a distinct way to the understanding of class and social stratification by emphasizing a multidimensional approach. He argues that an individual’s class location is shaped not merely by economic factors but by the interplay of four types of capital: economic, cultural, social,

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BEYOND ECONOMIC CAPITAL : A MULTIDIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK OF DETERMINING BACKWARDNESS WITH OBCs: Part 1

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INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s decision in State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh was a defining moment in the evolution of India’s affirmative action framework. By upholding sub-categorization within Scheduled Castes, the Court dismantled the assumption of homogeneity among marginalized groups. Instead, it acknowledged the stark hierarchies and inequities within these communities, paving the way for

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A Case for Reservation on Economic Basis

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Introduction Recently, in a poll conducted by Reuters, experts and policy makers expressed their low confidence in the possibility of India tackling its mushrooming economic inequality any time soon, despite the ‘roaring GDP growth.’[1] The poll has brought to the notice, the need to take concrete steps to reduce the economic inequality in the country.

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Inclusive Futures: Surrogacy, Single Women And Constitutional Dynamics

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Introduction The concept of “surrogacy” outlines the process where a woman carries and delivers a child on behalf of another couple, thereafter giving back the child to the intended parents after birth. Within the context of family dynamics and reproductive rights, the debate over the legalisation of surrogacy for single women in countries like India

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Uganda’s LGBTQ Legislation: A Step Backward in the Modern World

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Introduction Uganda is widely recognized for its strict views on sexuality and intolerance towards homosexuality. Recently, Uganda’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition against the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023, which is considered to be one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. It is critical to raise awareness about this problem for the benefit of Uganda’s LGBTQ+ population

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Electoral Bonds case: An Analysis of its contributions to the Test of Arbitrariness

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Abstract The arbitrariness test and its application have been a continuously evolving area of jurisprudence with each case contributing differently to the idea. The judgements between the Mcdowell case to before the Shayara Bano case have been different from each other. None of the judgements have relied much on the previous judgements. Furthermore, there have

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Pride and Prejudice- Reputation in light of Right to be Forgotten in India

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In this post, the author seeks to examine the social outcomes of the lack of proper observance of the Right to be Forgotten. The author also provides a socio-legal analysis through various real-life cases and attempts to provide a solution to the conundrum.

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A JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLEA FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY

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Introduction Against the backdrop of the LGBTQ movement, two same-sex couples filed a writ petition (hereinafter ‘Supriyo’) at the Supreme Court seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages in India, also questioning primarily various provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (hereinafter ‘SMA’) and the Juvenile Justice Act challenging traditional norms and paving the way for

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