Dr. Stéphanie Tawa Lama* Credit-ET Government The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts (CAA) of India, hailed for their intent to democratize local governance, offered promises of expanded political participation, reserved seats […]
The De-democratization of Urban Local Governance
Transition timelines for an effective data protection regime
Sohini Banerjee* and Anmol Bharuka** The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 does not define any clear transition periods for its implementation. In this article, we explore the significance of transition periods […]
Uncertainty of Abortion: A Case Comment on X v Union of India
Aravind Sundar* The case commentary on ‘X v Union of India’ scrutinizes the contradictory approaches within India’s abortion jurisprudence, navigating between statutory limitations and judicial interpretations favoring reproductive autonomy. The Medical Termination […]
Plight of Rohingya Muslims & Stubborn India in Accepting Jus Cogen Norm of Non-Refoulement
Dr. Avinash Kumar* & Kaustubh Kumar** Credit-South China Morning Post This paper explores India’s stance on Rohingya refugees, specifically its reluctance to acknowledge the jus cogens norm of non-refoulement. Examining the pivotal […]
Are We There? Inheritance, Women, and Justice
Vibhum Shgaum* This paper examines the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, regarding women’s inheritance rights. While the Act seemingly promotes gender equality in property rights, it indirectly perpetuates discrimination in inheritance mechanisms. It […]
Examining the Predicament: State-Granted Amnesties Versus ICC Prosecution for Human Right Violations
Ishita Chandra* This article extensively explores the contentious issue of whether amnesties granted for severe human rights violations can obstruct International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutions. It navigates the complexities of balancing justice […]
Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Assessing the Implications of India’s Shifting Higher Education Landscape
Mozammil Ahmad* and Ananya Roshyan** The Indian higher education sector has undergone transformative measures with the introduction of regulations by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish India as a global education […]
Panel Report on Marriage Equality Verdict
Anushka Aggarwal and Shwetha Ramachandran* The panel consisted of Kanav Sahgal (Research Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy) as the moderator and Jayna Kothari (Senior Advocate & Executive Director, CLPR), Rohin Bhatt […]
Planning Democracy: In conversation with Dr Nikhil Menon
Parv Tyagi and Prem Parwani In this episode of Arbitrary, Parv Tyagi (former Managing Editor, LSPR) and Prem Parwani (Editor, LSPR) speak with Dr. Nikhil Menon about the history of planning in […]
Panel Discussion on Marriage Equality Verdict
On 19 October 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking verdict on same-sex marriage. This landmark decision ignited discussions across the nation, sparking hope, controversy, and a wide array of emotions. To […]
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