In this post, the author presents a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Re: Interplay between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
In this post, the author delves into the complex socio-legal issues surrounding the decision to have three capitals in Andhra Pradesh and critically examines through historical events, legal provisions, and judicial precedents, the constitutional power of state governments to change or decide the State Capital against Centre’s will.
Capital of a State: The Question of Who Decides? Read More »
In this piece, the author aims to shed light on the act of curtailing the fundamental right of minorities to propagate religion, referencing the recent Guwahati High Court Judgment, which upheld the Assam government act of shutting down all the state-aided madrasas.
Assam Madrassa Shutdown: An Analysis Read More »
In this piece, the authors analyse the Centre’s arguments opposing recognition of same-sex unions in light of the European Court of Human Rights’ decision in Fedotova and Others v. Russia, which imposed a positive obligation on member-states to recognize same-sex unions.
Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Unions in India: Notes from Fedotova and Others v. Russia Read More »
In this article, the authors undertake a deep jurisprudential analysis of the Marital Rape Exception vis-a-vis the recent Delhi HC verdict upon the same.
A Criminal Obligation: Marital Rape and its Premise Read More »
In this article, the author takes note of controversy regarding caste census and attempts to constitutionally evaluate the broader issue, the dangers we must be cautious of and the way forward.
Policy Analysis: Legal Aspects of Caste Census in India Read More »
In this editorial column, the author explores the issues associated with commercialization of products and services during the pride month, and its analysis vis-à-vis the impacts they generate.
The Freedom Of Trade And Rainbow Capitalism: What In India? Read More »
In this post, the authors have elucidated how the ART Act goes against the spirit of equality and the stance of the established law regarding the rights of same-sex couples.
In this post, the authors critically analyse the formation of Special Courts for Representatives. They argue that the said measure not only goes against the spirit of equality, but shall also bring home piquant procedural issues.
Special Courts for People’s Representatives: A Selective Approach Eroding Equality. Read More »
In this post, the author analyses the bona fides and credence of the recently introduced Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation Bill. In doing so, the author contends that the Bill is violative of the fundamental rights of the inhabitants, and runs contrary to the pluralist canvas that the framers of our Constitution had envisioned.
Journey To The Lakshadweep Island- Analysing Its Kafkaesque Administration Read More »
