[This Article has been authored by Avantika Jain, a student at University School of Law and Legal Studies, GGSIPU & Arnav Sinha, a student at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai.] Introduction On 18th October 2024, the Mannargudi Bar Association (‘Association’) filed a civil writ before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (‘SC’), challenging the constitutional…

[This Blog is authored by Prakhar Bajpai, a student at Rajiv Gandhi National Law University] Introduction The decision to grant bail to a minor in the Pune Porsche case has sparked significant public and legal debate, when a 17-year-old involved was granted bail. This tragic event occurred when the minor fatally struck two young IT…

[This Blog is part 2 of the article authored by Nishant Tripathi, a postgraduate student at West Bengal National University of Juridical Science] The first part can be found here: Non- Disclosure of Non-relied Evidence: An Obstacle in the Path of Fair Trial [Part 1 of 2] Judicial Presumption on Withholding of Evidence Although statutorily, the…

[This Blog is part 1 of the article authored by Nishant Tripathi, a postgraduate student at West Bengal National University of Juridical Science] Introduction In any criminal justice system, the prosecutor is the helmsman of the boat of criminal prosecution. The Prosecutor’s role varies with the adopted structure of the criminal justice system. The inquisitorial…

[This article is authored by Yash Sharan, a student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur] Introduction In the first half of 2024, the lawmakers of the United States of America (“US”) have taken cognizance of the cases involving prisoners undergoing long-term sentences. This movement is ignited by an acknowledgment of vices in the existing order and…

[This Blog has been authored by Suryansh Jaiswal & Kaustubh Chakrabart, 2nd year BA LLB students at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur] Introduction The recent rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College (hereinafter, RG Kar case) has sparked widespread public outcry and highlighted the serious safety concerns for women in the workplace. As per…

[This article is written by Sharnam Agarwal who is a student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal] Introduction Conjugal visitation rights for inmates have long been a topic of controversy and discussion on a global scale. A recent decision by the Delhi High Court, in Kundan Singh v. Govt Of NCT Of Delhi wherein, the…

[This blog is authored by Anvesha Agarwal, a student at Symbiosis Law School, Noida]. Introduction Arrest under the law is a serious violation of an individual’s personal liberty if done unlawfully. It is for this reason that an arrest must be made by following all the guidelines specified by the statute and various cases. The…

[This article is authored by Ishaan Tyagi, a student from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences]. Introduction The Supreme Court has made a major assessment that an incarcerated individual has the right to die in tranquillity and without suffering. The assertion is pertinent to a PIL questioning India’s execution of death sentences. Per Section 354(5) of the Code of…

[This Article has been authored by Hani Dipti & Sanket Shivansh]. Introduction Domestic Violence is one of the major problems that men in India often suffer at the hands of their wives or intimate partners. However, India is a patriarchal society. Hence, this country hardly considers this matter as an important issue. In India, there…