Lok Adalat – Advantages, Drawbacks and Solutions
The Lok Adalat is an innovative Indian contribution to the global jurisprudence. It is one of the efficient alternative dispute resolution mechanisms …
Polity
Gram Nyayalayas – Salient Features, Jurisdiction, Powers, Authority
Justice is a foundational value of the Indian value system. After Independence, it expectedly became one of the basic principles on which our constitu…
Virtual/E-Courts in India – Need, Advantages, Challenges
Courts are an essential service for civil society. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
New Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Domicile Rules – Implications & Criticisms
Fear and apprehensions of the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of special status have escalated due to the recent dom…
UNHCR, CAA & Sovereignty Issue – All You Need to Know
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) had filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CA…
Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) – Explained
Section 144 CrPC was invoked by the police forces across the country to contain the nation-wide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. It is …
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act – Explained
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 was passed by both houses of parliament and came into effect on 15 January 2016. This…
Inner Line Permit (ILP) System: Merits & Demerits
The North Eastern States of India are protesting against the newly passed Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Apart from seeking withdrawal of the Act, they …
