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
Constitutionality of Population Control Laws: An Economic Perspective
By Harsh Dugar and Udit Prajapat Introduction Our generation is experiencing one of the most profound population growths in the history of humankind. Many believe increasing population growth is characterised by low per capita income, low rates of savings and investments, low industrial output and so on. This thinking stems from the now-debunked theory presented … Continue reading Constitutionality of Population Control Laws: An Economic Perspective
The Need to Create and Regulate Data Entitlements
By Karthik Rai Introduction Data-generation and collection have been transformed due to the power of modern techniques. They subsequently process said data through big-data analytics to generate new forms of information. How data entitlements are regulated will, therefore, regulate technologies premised on it.[1] However, existing data-protection regimes aren’t clear on this issue, and this has … Continue reading The Need to Create and Regulate Data Entitlements
Smothering the Individual’s Rights Under the Blanket of Improving Public Health by Mandating Vaccine
By Gangesh Aggarwal and Sangita Sharma Introduction Amidst the battle against COVID-19, various states across the country are ensuring and contributing to improve the public health of their citizens. However, in doing so, the government authorities have occasionally taken excessive measures in the guise of public health improvement. One such immoderate measure is making vaccination … Continue reading Smothering the Individual’s Rights Under the Blanket of Improving Public Health by Mandating Vaccine
Parenthood and a Child’s Right to Succession and Inheritance
By Sarthak Wadhwa Introduction: The Premise of a Care-Based Relationship The traditional understanding of a family is centred around a sexual union between two heterosexual individuals, with all other ‘familial’ relationships defined in terms thereof: a father and mother united in holy matrimony with children born of their sexual union.[1] This conception of ‘marriage’ is … Continue reading Parenthood and a Child’s Right to Succession and Inheritance
Ethnic Imbalance in International Arbitration- Cause for Concern?
By Sakshi Agarwal International arbitration strives to serve an increasingly globalised and ethnically diverse commercial community. However, white male arbitrators from North America and Western Europe continue to dominate most arbitral tribunals, thus limiting its outlook to western cultures. While arbitral women have advocated against this narrowed approach and leading institutions have responded positively, diverse … Continue reading Ethnic Imbalance in International Arbitration- Cause for Concern?
The Journal of Indian Law and Society 