Code on Wages Bill 2019 – Why is it a Game-Changer?
On 23 July 2019, the Code on Wages Bill was introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. This bill, if made into law, will …
Fundamental Rights
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act – What is the Controversy?
On July 24, 2019, the Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019. This bill, if made into a law, will replace the …
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 – Pros and Cons
In order to protect the rights of women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth, Indian law makes it mandatory for most establishments to of…
Capital Punishment in India – Should we do away with it?
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There is growing support for abolishing capital punis…
Child Sexual Abuse in India – The Piercing Sound of Silence
Child sexual abuse, also called as child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which a girl or a boy who is under the age of 18 years forced into s…
Defamation in India – IPC Section 499 and 500 Vs Freedom of Speech
Recent happenings across the country against individual rights and free speech have questioned the relevance and the v…
Official Secrets Act – Transparency Vs National Security
The Official Secrets Act (OSA) has been in the news recently due to the debate over ‘stolen documents’ in Rafale case. The Attorney-General has su…
Triple Talaq Issue – Tradition Vs Fundamental Rights
Recently, The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 (Triple Talaq bill) was passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill is humanitarian con…
Constitutional Validity of Aadhaar – Background, Major Issues and Recent SC verdict
Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Aadhaar in its majority verdict (4 out of 5 judges). It is in this light, there is a n…
