Online Predators: Protect Your Child in the Digital Age
Children have been a tool of war for time immemorial. In India, Islamic invaders used to abduct and emasculate the boys of defeated local rulers. Later in life, they were given ...
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Poor Intellectual Property regime is hurting India’s Industry 4.O dreams
Change is the only permanent feature of life. The rule is applicable to industry as well. Modern industries constantly require new and updated innovative strategies and products. But, why would anyone ...
Bombay High Court orders Police to maintain anonymity of rape victims in chargesheets
It is an unfortunate truth that even today, rape victims are subjected to more social stigma than the actual rapists. The law has to take that into account, which is why ...
Gender Stereotypes in the Spotlight as Allahabad High Court prosecutes woman for Gang Rape Case
Crime has no gender. It is an archetypal truth. But so deeply is the concept of gender stereotypes ingrained in our society that even courts can’t look at crime without diluted ...
The mayhem of maintenance in Indian Courts
Here is one powerful tool to smash patriarchy: Stop men from providing for women, because this is what they use to justify their power. We wish Indian courts would understand this ...
Legal Tools for Policyholders to Strike Back against Insurance Scamster
insurance fraud: In 2019, the Indian insurance industry suffered a cumulative loss of Rs 45 billion due to scams. The scammers are present on both sides of the aisle. Sadly, there ...
When it comes to privilege, there is no difference between advocates and parliamentarians
The legislature and judiciary are considered two important pillars of democracy. Consequently, democratic norms require that officers of both branches be granted some privilege. In India, these privileges are allocated to ...
Right to reputation and dignity are good but define them first
Reputation is the cornerstone of any individual’s place in society. Consequently, the right to reputation finds its way into the legal system. And that is where the problem begins. The tightrope ...
AgustaWestland Case: Christen Michel’s Bail Bid Bashed by Supreme Court
The investigative side The AgustaWestland chopper scam case is a decade-long saga. At various stages, people like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Ahmed Patel, Pranab Mukherjee, M. Veerappa Moily, Oscar Fernandes, M. ...
Fake dowry cases and beyond: If you don’t satisfy these conditions, you can’t be arrested
Fake dowry cases: The principle of dowry, as enshrined in Section 498A of the IPC, has long been a source of controversy and scrutiny due to the unfortunate potential for its ...
Love, Lies and Consent: The Marital Promise Conundrum
In the tumultuous tides of love and hate relationships, reputations may be sullied, hearts shattered and bitter exchanges may entangle one in the court's grasp. Tragically, seldom, if not rarely the ...
POCSO’s implementation is patriarchal and has become a curse for teenage boys
Women are weak. Women are not as capable as men. They do not have independent thought processes. Minor girls are subservient to minor boys. These are some of the allegations levelled ...
