The India follows the democratic form of government. In a democracy, the government is regarded as 'by the people, for the people and of the people'. The most important feature of the democratic society is the freedom of speech and expression. Every individual in a democratic setup enjoys "freedom of speech and expression" the bone of contention arises when one's freedom violates that of other's freedom. Then, what will be the solution? Whether, the freedom of speech and expression is....
Read More"We the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into SOVEREIGN. SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC, REPUBLIC and to secure all its citizens JUSTICE, social, economic and political…" The Preamble to the Indian Constitution says that Justice in all spheres i.e. social, economic and political shall be provided to all the citizens. Social justice connotes that there should be equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction on caste, colour, race, religion or gender; in other words, it means....
Read MoreThe Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution grants the citizen of India freedom of speech and expression; however, this fundamental right is not absolute as it is subject to the grounds given under Article 19(2). The one such ground given under Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution is morality and decency. The tooth to the Article 19 has been provided by Section 292, 293 and 294 of Indian Penal Code which penalises sale, distribution, taking part in business of obscene....
Read MoreADVOCATES (PROTECTION) BILL, 2021 The legal system of any country is comprised of both bar and bench. The police force, judiciary and advocates maintain the legal system of a country; advocate is a connecting link between the judiciary and police. In India, the judiciary and police are protected by legislations for impartial and fearless disposal of their duties, however, no such protection has been granted to the advocates. The increase in number of incidents of killing, threat, assault on advocates....
Read MoreANTI DEFECTION LAW Etymologically the word ‘Defection’ has been derived from the Latin word ‘defectio’ which means an act of abandoning a person or a cause which that person was to carry, out of duty or allegiance and that he had attached himself to such cause. In simple terms it means abandoning a cause, movement or programme etc. by a party or a person who was a part of it who has ultimately launched a rebellion or a revolt. Traditionally....
Read MoreThe mystery surrounding of the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is taking new twists and turns with every passing day. What at first seemed as a tragic suicide scenario, is slowly turning into a thriller-movie sort conspiracy theatre, with new layers being uncovered. Recently, the Bombay High court ordered the transfer of the case from the purview of Mumbai Police to CBI, with the motive to expedite the investigation of the case, after much hue and cry caused....
Read MoreThe very term, “cyberlaw”, is a new and emerging one to the society with the comparison of other codified laws. The term, “cyberlaw”, has been defined as the law related to the cyber world and the goal is to protect the cyber victims from cyber crimes. Initially, there was no specific provision for cyber law. The reference and some provisions related to the cyber law can be seen in some other laws like the law of contract, the law of....
Read More“Justice delayed is justice denied” – the very popular phrase in the Indian Judiciary. Justice is followed by the very evidence, but not by the very facts. And it is impossible to know the facts without concrete proof or any evidences. The court of law can only come to the decision, when there is enough reasons and evidences to believe something, otherwise the court cannot come to a decision because that is contrary to the rule of law.Judiciary has to....
Read MoreLaws and rules are meant to be developed for the need of the society and the rights are meant to be introduced for the need of the majority. When the question or issue regarding human rights arises, the Courts settle the dispute or solve the issue. The state of the prisoners in the country can be strongly viewed where the human rights of the prisoners are being violated in jail or police lockup. The prisons are overcrowded with lack of....
Read MoreMeaning of Euthanasia Euthanasia is the act of intentionally terminate a person’s life in order to free the person from incurable pain of disease or terminal illness. The meaning of the word Euthanasia is intentional mercy killing. There are two types of Euthanasia.It can be as voluntary or involuntary on the basis consent. Euthanasia can also be classified as active or passive on the basis of the basis of terminatethe life. In the modern times there are many limitations to....
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