By Abhinav Ravi This article explores the theoretical basis for the criminalisation of sex secured by a false promise of marriage. It argues that having established a standard of affirmative consent and a provision for presuming the absence of consent, the law ought not to treat such activity as rape. Introduction Section 69 of the … Continue reading Rethinking the Criminalisation of Sex Secured by False Promise of Marriage
Reinstatement and Back Wages: Analysing the Current Scope of Entitlement and the Way Forward for Restoring Justice
By Saummya Malhotra Through this blog, the author highlights the current gap in the industrial and labour laws to deal with the grant of back wages upon reinstatement of wrongfully retrenched workers. The blog focuses on the need for implementing various reforms and recommendations by providing analyses of the current legal framework, various judicial pronouncements … Continue reading Reinstatement and Back Wages: Analysing the Current Scope of Entitlement and the Way Forward for Restoring Justice
Call for Submissions – Vernacular Initiative 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 6th Edition of our Vernacular Initiative at the Journal of Indian Law and Society Blog, coinciding with the upcoming International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2025. International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic diversity and multilingualism. To contribute to this global celebration, JILS Blog is bringing back its Vernacular … Continue reading Call for Submissions – Vernacular Initiative 2025
Sex-workers: Recognition, Employability, and Rights
By Kunal Khilnani and Rishabh Deshpande In this blog, the authors argue for decriminalising solicitation to treat sex-work as legitimate employment under India's Code on Social Security (2020). It brings out the social and legal compulsions that sex-workers are subjected to because of the law and social stigma, draws comparisons with international models, and suggests … Continue reading Sex-workers: Recognition, Employability, and Rights
Judicial Independence and the Elephant in the Room: A Response to Rohin Bhatt and Indira Jaising
By Sarthak Sahoo Introduction In 1518, Strasbourg shook its legs like never before. A ‘dancing plague’ had overtaken the city. For reasons ineffable, the people of the province had started dancing with no end in sight; they swirled and twirled, taking no food or water, reportedly leading to many deaths.[1] Interpretations compete, but some claim … Continue reading Judicial Independence and the Elephant in the Room: A Response to Rohin Bhatt and Indira Jaising
De-gendering Workplace Sexual Harassment
By Shreyas Sinha Introduction It has been 27 years since the Indian Supreme Court’s judgement in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan [1] and 11 years since the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act’). However, workplace sexual harassment mitigation (‘WSH’) remains marred by several failures, … Continue reading De-gendering Workplace Sexual Harassment
Surpassing Tradition: Law as an Agent of Acceptance
By Bratati Lahiri Introduction Following the decriminalisation of homosexuality, numerous petitions nationwide sought legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Supriyo v. Union of India[1] consolidated twenty petitions from same-sex couples, transgender individuals, and LGBTQIA+ advocates, challenging the marriage laws.[2] These petitions are of particular importance as they noted that simply removing laws that criminalise homosexuality does … Continue reading Surpassing Tradition: Law as an Agent of Acceptance
Demolish the BPL Method: Flaws with the Court’s Conception of Poverty in the Akbarnagar Demolition Case
By Aditi Bhojnagarwala On 27 February 2024, a plea against demolitions of commercial constructions in the Akbarnagar district of Lucknow was dismissed by the Allahabad High Court. The court reached the conclusion that the petitioners were not actually poor by relying on the Below Poverty Line (“BPL”) certificates or income tax return (“ITR”) certificates that … Continue reading Demolish the BPL Method: Flaws with the Court’s Conception of Poverty in the Akbarnagar Demolition Case
জামিনে কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তার নৈতিক রূপগুলি চার্ট করা: সম্ভাবনা এবং উদ্বেগ
By Atish Chakraborty (This blog is the last in the series of blogs that JILS will publish in various vernacular languages as part of its initiative to mark the International Mother Language Day.) বর্তমান যুগে কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তার উত্থান এবং অপরিহার্যতা (এরপরে 'এআই' হিসাবে উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে) এই সত্যের সাক্ষ্য দেয় যে কীভাবে মানুষ জীবনের প্রায় … Continue reading জামিনে কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তার নৈতিক রূপগুলি চার্ট করা: সম্ভাবনা এবং উদ্বেগ
ہندوستان میں زبان کے تنوع کا تحفظ
By Haya Khan (This blog is the ninth in the series of blogs that JILS will publish in various vernacular languages as part of its initiative to mark the International Mother Language Day.) ہندوستان دنیا کے ان چند ممالک میں سے ایک ہے جہاں لسانی تنوع کی روایت ہے۔ ہندوستانی آئین 22 سرکاری زبانوں کو … Continue reading ہندوستان میں زبان کے تنوع کا تحفظ
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