By Mansi Avashia An unarmed, peaceful protest procession in the land of ‘salt satyagraha’, fast-unto-death and ‘do or die’ is no jural anathema.[1] Introduction The criminal justice system in India is largely a product of British rule.[2] It consists of the judiciary, the police force, and the prisons.[3] These institutions work towards protecting the life … Continue reading Force Major: An Analysis Of The Use Of Force By The Indian Police
Category: Democracy
‘Socio-Economic Disadvantage’ as a Protected Characteristic in Indian Anti -Discrimination Legislation
By Rajat Maloo Introduction Presently, India lacks a comprehensive law to address several forms of discrimination prevalent in the society. Although, the Constitution guarantees equality to all, cases of discrimination continue to be witnessed in all spheres of social, economic and political life even. Existing constitutional protections against discrimination under articles 14, 15, 16 and … Continue reading ‘Socio-Economic Disadvantage’ as a Protected Characteristic in Indian Anti -Discrimination Legislation
Critical Analysis Of The Mumbai Gag Order: Imperative Or Intrusive?
By Shruti Gupta and Rounak Doshi Introduction In the past few months itself, a flurry of news with no basis has circulated worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic.[1] From rumours in England about non-white patients being left to die[2] to mobs in India suggesting patients suffering from the virus must be shot dead and their … Continue reading Critical Analysis Of The Mumbai Gag Order: Imperative Or Intrusive?
Gagging, Test Of Incitement And The UAPA
By Livie Jain and Aditendra Singh Masrat Zahra is among those who have been recently booked[1] by the Jammu & Kashmir police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (hereinafter UAPA).[2] A photojournalist by profession, she was booked under section 13 (punishment for ‘Unlawful Activities’) of the UAPA, read with section 505 of IPC[3] … Continue reading Gagging, Test Of Incitement And The UAPA
A Camel’s Nose Under The Tent : How Coronavirus Tracking Apps Threaten The Privacy Of Citizens
By Manish Soni and Aditi Mozika “Dictatorships and authoritarian societies often start in the face of a threat. That is why it is important to be vigilant today and not give away all our freedoms.”[1] Introduction As the world battles the menace of COVID-19, there have arisen several socio-economic and privacy related … Continue reading A Camel’s Nose Under The Tent : How Coronavirus Tracking Apps Threaten The Privacy Of Citizens
Labour Laws And The Constitution: Indian Economy In Times Of The Pandemic
By Sahil Sonkusale and Nipunj Niket The world has been pushed into an uncharted territory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. None of the sectors of the modern-day nations remain unaffected. This pandemic has had a deep impact on the global economic setup. The world, apart from defending itself against the virus, is faced with … Continue reading Labour Laws And The Constitution: Indian Economy In Times Of The Pandemic
Internet Suspension in Jammu & Kashmir: The Domino Effect of Suppressing Access to Information
By Varun Kannan In this piece, I aim to discuss the internet suspension in Jammu & Kashmir, which commenced on 4th August 2019, and has held fort till today. I shall argue that the crux of this internet suspension is the manner in which in hinders access to information – which has a domino … Continue reading Internet Suspension in Jammu & Kashmir: The Domino Effect of Suppressing Access to Information
Why Am I Under CCTV Surveillance?
By Priti Singh and Gaurav Kumar Introduction We often come across signs indicating “You are under CCTV surveillance” and we have accepted it as a new normal. The easy availability and affordability of CCTV cameras has extended its use from public places to individual apartments and buildings. More often, the people under surveillance … Continue reading Why Am I Under CCTV Surveillance?
One True Answer? A Philosophical Perspective Of The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
- Prakhar Raghuvanshi Yuval Noah Harari once wrote ‘humans think in stories rather than facts, numbers or equations, the simpler the story the better.’[1]. Indeed when one discusses justice there are several stories, viz Utilitarian, Libertarian, Egalitarian and so on. One such story/theory is Communitarianism which, in contrast to the centrality of individuals, aims … Continue reading One True Answer? A Philosophical Perspective Of The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
Open Ended Police Encounters And Public Response In India
By Nipun Kalra “If the salt has lost its flavour, wherewith shall it be salted?” -Matthew, 5, Mark 9.50 and Luke 14.34-35 If the protector becomes the predator, how can a civilized society be expected to exist.[1] In the police encounter in the state of Telangana in India, four persons accused of rape were … Continue reading Open Ended Police Encounters And Public Response In India
The Journal of Indian Law and Society 