Recreational drugs have been treated differently across different countries, even though it is the same commodity. We do observe a greater difference in the way these have been treated across India, USA and Canada. India has the most stringent laws as compared to the USA and Canada, even though the latter is a forward and developed country. The…[Read more]

Breaking accepted social norms is commonly referred to as “deviance.” As norms dictate nearly all human actions, the term “deviance” encompasses a wide range of behaviour. The structure of a society affects how deviation is understood, who or what is labelled as such, and what measures are taken in response to the problem. Nevertheless, it’s only…[Read more]

Patients did not have access to an efficient adjudicating authority until recently to have their complaints resolved. The Act of the Indian Medical Council. Section 20(A) of the 1956 law, as revised in 1964, states that the Council may designate in regulations which offences constitute misconduct. Professional misconduct of this kind is punishable…[Read more]

Each member of each House i.e., Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has certain rights and immunities, such as the right to be free from arrest and the right to freely express themselves, because the House cannot carry out its duties without the free and unfettered use of the services of its members. Each House, for the sake of its members’ safety and the…[Read more]

The practice of dowry was one of the practices that was commonly used in our culture in India, a country where rituals and customs may have a significant societal impact. This application was at first seen as a godsend, but when the women fell victim to their husbands’ and his family’s greed, it took a bad turn and turned into a burden for…[Read more]

Geographical Indication (GI) is a symbol that represent the products originated from a particular area, state or country. The qualities of products are unique. The product has an unique flavor. The classification of the goods are cultivated, natural, factory-made products and so on. The GI tag registration has given for the unique products from…[Read more]

Gender neutrality in family law has become a critical movement in recent years. And this article Striving for Justice: The Movement towards Gender Neutrality in Family Law will delve into it. Traditional gender roles and assumptions about gender have been deeply ingrained in family law, resulting in unfair outcomes for women and other gender…[Read more]

In 2022, world’s largest conference dedicated to culture, was convened, witnessing over 2,600 participants and the Indian delegation was headed by Minister of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal. This conference, called the Montiacult 2022, for the first time ‘culture’ was recognized as worthy of being given a specific objective in its own r…[Read more]

The foster care system is a western concept that is still at its grassroots in India. It provides a quick solution to abandoned, orphaned kids without troubling parents with the legal technicalities of inheritance and adoption. The Indian government has launched various schemes in order to strengthen and provide foster care to needy children in…[Read more]

This article, titled “Hindu Marriage Dissolution and Property Dispute: Analyzing the Role of the Court”, delves into the complexities of resolving property disputes in Hindu marriage dissolution cases. The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 governs the legal framework for these cases in India, and disputes can arise when a couple divorces or a family…[Read more]

In India, under the registrar of Societies or as a private limited non-profit company under section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 a non-profit organisation can be registered as trust by executing a Trust Deed. It is the same as section 25 company under the old companies Act, 2013 which has become section 8. Under section 8 (1a,1b,1c) of…[Read more]

Post globalization era, witnessed a number of legislations being implemented for the protection of women and the weaker sections, there is a plethora of precedents demanding and ensuring the protection and welfare of women in the society. The present scenario on the case laws, the theories and number of laws are not enough to change the attitude…[Read more]

Intellectual property (IP) refers to any original work of the human mind, such as an artistic, literary, technological, or scientific production. Intellectual property rights (IPR) are the legal rights granted to the inventor or creator to safeguard his or her invention or production for a set length of time (Singh, 2004). Intellectual property is…[Read more]

As investment arbitration proceedings are complex, costly, and prolonged, provisional measures can be specifically crucial in investment arbitration proceedings. It helps armament parties rights and arbitral proceedings and dodge aggravation of disputes. For provisional relief, parties may approach national courts or arbitral tribunals. The…[Read more]

Criminal law in India has not yet found a solution to the issue of insanity as a defense. However, it poses several intriguing problems that demand serious examination. A well-known principle is “Actus Non-Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea,” which, directly translated, implies that an act does not render a person accountable without a guilty mind. When…[Read more]

Women’s reservation is a critical facet in attaining gender equality, where both men and women have equal power and opportunity for education, healthcare, personal development, and economic participation. Globally, women remain vastly underrepresented in politics. However, there are countries in the world that have 30 percent or more women Members…[Read more]

In England, the usual rule is that a Civil Servant of the Crown retains office during the Crown’s leisure. This means that, without assigning any justification, the Crown may terminate a civil servant’s services at any time. And if the Crown has an employment contract, the Crown is not bound by the latter. This is known as the Doctrine of…[Read more]

Sports have always been an integral part of human civilization and its good governance has always been a matter of important concern. Today sports are not just a subject of leisure or entertainment but have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, an industry of great significance which provides livelihood to many. Not just that, but sports is…[Read more]

Water is the most important resource for all living beings, production of food, basic human necessities and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. It is a renewable but limited natural resource where it needs to be protected for using sustainably. This research paper emphasizes on the distribution of water resources and explains the concept of water…[Read more]

It is a well-known fact that the freedom of speech and expression is an important facet of any democratic nation. The Constitution of India recognises the freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right under Art. 19(1)(a). However, it is also crucial to ensure this freedom is not absolute in nature to preserve sovereignty, public order,…[Read more]