Akshat Agarwal and Aditya Bhargava* Source : LBB In this piece, we explore the legality of busking in India. We argue that busking is a legitimate use of city space as common […]
To busk or not to busk: exploring the legality of using the city space for busking
Right to procreate behind bars: balancing state interests, constitutional rights and the reality of female prisoners
Pritish Desai* Source : National Herald This piece delves into the right to procreate of prisoners in India while specifically focusing on the rights of women prisoners. Recently, Indian Courts have held […]
The Jammu and Kashmir enemy agents ordinance: a substantial defiance of the ICCPR
Shaharyaar Shahardar* Source : Business Standard The Jammu and Kashmir Enemy Agents Ordinance, originally enacted to strengthen national security and counter espionage activities in Kashmir, remains in effect despite its dated origins. […]
Purpose for family-controlled firms in India: an elusive quest or potential for success?
Divyanshu Sharma* Source : Directors Institute Corporate purpose doctrine is heralded as the solution for the constant tussle between shareholders and stakeholders. Currently, the ideals of corporate responsibility and sustainability are making […]
State Of Punjab V. Davinder Singh: opening the floodgates to a new realm of contested Federalism
KV Kailash Ramanathan* Source : IPleaders In State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, the Supreme Court while upholding the Constitutionality of sub classification in reservation, treats Articles 15(4) and 16(4) as a […]
Authorized Officer v. Shanmugavelu: earnest deposits, section.74 and a new penalty test?
Anirud Raghav* Source : LinkedIn The Supreme Court’s judgment in Authorized Officer v. Shanmughavelu adds confusion to Section 74 jurisprudence on penalties. It artificially distinguishes between general forfeitures and earnest deposits without […]
A religious chief & an irreligious judgement: the personal, political and everything in between (opinion)
Prakhar Ganguly* In this opinion piece, the author examines the recent controversy surrounding remarks by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on “divine intervention” in the Ram Janmabhoomi/Babri Masjid judgment. The author addresses criticisms […]
A final balancing act: making ‘sense’ of why Chandrachud ‘interfered’ in the RG Kar matter? (opinion)
Prakhar Ganguly* Who is Justice Dhananjay Y. Chandrachud? Is he ‘left’ or ‘centrist’ or ‘right’? This piece tries to make sense of the CJI’s politics as his term ends soon. I claim […]
To breathe life back in – constitutional amendments and the doctrine of revival
Sarthak Sahoo* The Constitution of India is routinely amended. Occasionally, a constitutional court will render such amendments unconstitutional. In that case, if the amendment purported to change the text of the Constitution, […]
Part ii: from draft to directive: analyzing RBI’s finalized master direction on treatment of wilful defaulters
Riddhi Paritosh Vyas* RBI recently issued the finalized Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters, offering an opportunity to delve into the revised provisions, challenges, and future implications. With […]
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