By Shaurya Talwar Introduction Recently, the Brazilian Authorities sought the help of Indian investigation agencies in a matter pertaining to corruption charges against the former Governor of Brazil who allegedly had hundreds of offshore accounts holding 100 million dollars in value. The Brazilian authorities alleged that 13 Million dollars was transferred to offshore accounts based … Continue reading Interpolation of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2022 and PALERMO Convention: Necessary Application of Mind by Authorities
Category: Law and the Executive
Criminalising the Marriage : Interplay Of Utilitarianism and Love Jihad Laws
By Shivang Berry and Yash Tayal Introduction In the past, various Indian States have enacted Anti-Conversion statutes for curbing unlawful religious conversions with a view of “preventing the disruption of society and culture.”[1] Such statutes earlier provided for preventing religious conversions on the grounds such as force, allurement, or inducement.[2] However, they have been criticised … Continue reading Criminalising the Marriage : Interplay Of Utilitarianism and Love Jihad Laws
Casteism in Prisons Of India : A “Violent” Ecosystem
- Priyam Mittal Introduction In December last year, a two-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court (“HC”) took suo moto cognisance of the caste-based allocation of jobs in prisons after The Wire published an investigative piece on such practices throughout India’s prisons.[1] The HC directed the Additional Advocate General to undertake a complete overhaul of … Continue reading Casteism in Prisons Of India : A “Violent” Ecosystem
Health Inequalities During The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Srihita Vala and Abhinav Gupta Introduction The manner of treatment for COVID-19 by hospitals, and the measures taken by the Central and State governments for patient care have come under scrutiny with various reports suggesting deficiencies and lapses in the measures and policies.[1] These reports raise various concerns such as overcrowding, lack of funding, … Continue reading Health Inequalities During The COVID-19 Pandemic
‘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
Sukhna Lake as a “Legal Person” : The Challenges Ahead
By Aparna Sojan Recently the Punjab & Haryana High Court, in its judgment in Court on its own Motion v. Chandigarh Administration (herein referred to as the Sukhna Lake case), declared the Sukhna Lake to be a ‘legal person’, having the “corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.”[1] This comes in the backdrop … Continue reading Sukhna Lake as a “Legal Person” : The Challenges Ahead
A Case for the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
By Sanya Zehra Rizvi Introduction On 29 May 2020, the World Health Organisation (‘WHO’), along with the Costa Rican Government launched the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (‘C-TAP’) to promote universal accessibility to potential vaccines, technologies, diagnostic kits, etc.[1] It is “voluntary and based on social solidarity and aims to accelerate the discovery of vaccines, … Continue reading A Case for the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
Minor’s Right to Protest : Balancing Rights and Restrictions
By Kavya Arora Introduction ‘Protest is a form of individual or collective action aimed at expressing ideas, views or values of dissent, opposition or denunciation’.[1] Examples include expressing social or political perspectives, vocalising criticism or support regarding government, reacting to a policy or denunciating a public problem and raising awareness about discrimination against a … Continue reading Minor’s Right to Protest : Balancing Rights and Restrictions
Draft EIA Notification 2020 – Paving the Way Forward for Environmental Protection or Destruction?
By Vrinda Nargas and Parnika Goswami Introduction The protection of environment is mandated by both international laws and conventions as well as the Indian Constitution and statutes. India, having signed and ratified the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change,[1] is bound to follow the precautionary principle, which aims to anticipate, mitigate and prevent the … Continue reading Draft EIA Notification 2020 – Paving the Way Forward for Environmental Protection or Destruction?
Indian Ban on Chinese Apps: a Tech–Armoured Retaliation or a Political Tactic?
By Navin Parik and Lokesh Vyas India with its massive tech savvy population is often referred to as a “golden bird” especially for any tech start up both in terms of popularity as well as growth[1]. This can be fathomed by AppAnnie’s recent report which shows India as the largest growing market worldwide for … Continue reading Indian Ban on Chinese Apps: a Tech–Armoured Retaliation or a Political Tactic?
The Journal of Indian Law and Society 