By Akshay Ashok and Samavi Srivastava Introduction In December 2019, eighteen Indian sailors were abducted off the coast of Nigeria, marking another act of piracy in recent years.[1] Piracy is an ancient problem that has plagued the world for many centuries. It is a universal problem that the international community has been trying to address. … Continue reading Testing the Waters of the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
Month: September 2021
Indian Zoos – An Uncharted Territory
By Varun Garg India is a mysterious place where animals are worshipped while sacrificed to deities at the same time. It is appalling seeing that even though we have moved from a barbaric to a civilised society, we still treat animals as human property and use them as per our conveyance in inhumane manners. In … Continue reading Indian Zoos – An Uncharted Territory
ODR for the Masses: Using ODR at Grass-Root Level in India
By Aditi Mishra and Kavya Arora Introduction In 2018, the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, while addressing a Conference organised by Construction Industry Arbitration Council, referred to Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) as “a logical and natural step” towards the future of dispute resolution.[1] ODR has become more relevant recently due to the effects … Continue reading ODR for the Masses: Using ODR at Grass-Root Level in India
The UP Two-Child Policy: An Act of Social Closure and State Intrusion into the Private Sphere
By Rupal Dugar and Shamik Datta Introduction Recently, the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission proposed the draft The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilisation and Welfare) Bill, 2021 (hereinafter ‘the Bill’), in an effort to control the state’s population and promote sustainable development.[1] The Bill disincentivises people not adhering to the two-child policy through a ban … Continue reading The UP Two-Child Policy: An Act of Social Closure and State Intrusion into the Private Sphere
Decline of Matriliny in the Indian Tribes
By Varda Saxena Introduction The inherent nature of the Indian community was never completely patriarchal and patrilineal. There were Southern regions and North-eastern states which had indulged in matriliny and matriarchy since their origination.[1] However, the imposition of Victorian morality by British courts and legislation on the Indian Society has alienated the communities from their … Continue reading Decline of Matriliny in the Indian Tribes
Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment!: What Kind of Entertainment Comes Out of the Suppressed Display of Intellectual Creation?
By Mahima Saraswat & Prashant I. Introduction The Union Government of India recommended introducing new changes to the current Cinematographic Act, 1952.[1] The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021[2] seeks to bestow the Union Government with the power to review a film even after it has received certification from Central Board of Film Certification ('CBFC'). It will … Continue reading Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment!: What Kind of Entertainment Comes Out of the Suppressed Display of Intellectual Creation?
Criminal Defamation: The Right to Speech v. The Right to Dignity
By Pallavi Agarwal Introduction Indian law not only penalises the act of defamation but also allows for compensation claims against it as a civil remedy.[1] While criminal defamation is defined under §499 and punishable under §500 of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter ‘the IPC’), civil defamation is rooted in common law and Indian courts have … Continue reading Criminal Defamation: The Right to Speech v. The Right to Dignity
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