Shayara Bano v. Union of India: Triple Talaq, Constitutional Morality, and Gender Justice

Shayara Bano v. Union of India: Triple Talaq, Constitutional Morality, and Gender Justice Author: Hrishikesh Deokar —————————————————————————————————- 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Introduction The decision in Shayara Bano v. Union of India is one of the most significant judgments concerning gender justice and constitutional rights in India. The case dealt with Triple Talaq, or Talaq-e-Biddat, which […]

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Operationalizing Dignity: A Critical Commentary on Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026 INSC 222) and the Judicial Architecture of Passive Euthanasia in India

Operationalizing Dignity: A Critical Commentary on Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026 INSC 222) and the Judicial Architecture of Passive Euthanasia in India Author: Anitta Lilly JosephStudent, Kochi ————————————————————————————– 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract The Supreme Court of India’s landmark ruling in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026 INSC 222) constitutes the first

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Privacy in the Digital Age: Is Indian Law Doing Enough? Author: Lisa Vipin KhonaStudent, D.M. Harish School of Law (DMHSL), Worli ————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. The recognition of privacy as a fundamental right in *Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India* transformed India’s constitutional approach to digital rights. 2. Surveillance powers must operate

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The Identification Doctrine’s Twilight: Reforming Corporate Criminal Liability in India

The Identification Doctrine’s Twilight: Reforming Corporate Criminal Liability in India Author: Anitta Lilly JosephStudent, Kochi —————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract Corporate criminal liability in India continues to rest on the identification doctrine—a principle requiring courts to locate a singular “directing mind” whose mental state can be attributed to the company. Conceived in early twentieth-century

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Bail is the Rule, Jail is the Exception: How UAPA Inverts the Constitutional Promise of Liberty

Bail is the Rule, Jail is the Exception: How UAPA Inverts the Constitutional Promise of Liberty Author: Yadu Krishna K GStudent, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Aluva, Kerala —————————————————————————————————– 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), through Section 43D(5), has effectively reversed one of the foundational principles of Indian

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The Invisible Victims: Challenging Patriarchal Assumptions and Legal Gaps in Protection for Male Survivors of Sexual Violence

The Invisible Victims: Challenging Patriarchal Assumptions and Legal Gaps in Protection for Male Survivors of Sexual Violence Author: Yashasvi JaiswalStudent, Sage University, Indore —————————————————– 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Sexual violence is often perceived as a crime committed by men against women. However, this assumption is not merely an oversimplification; it is a deeply entrenched belief

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Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995)

Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995) AUTHOR – Yashasvi JaiswalStudent at Sage University, IndoreSage University,Indore —————————————————————————————— Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice Kuldip Singh and Justice R.M. Sahai Case Citation: Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India, AIR 1995 SC 1531. Introduction The case of Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India is one of

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Beyond Litigation — ADR Masterclass 2026

Beyond Litigation — ADR Masterclass 2026 A 2-Day ADR intensive workshop on Arbitration, Mediation & the Future of Dispute Resolution. Learn from India’s top ADR experts on 4th & 5th July 2026. Register Now → https://pages.razorpay.com/beyondlitigation ABOUT THE EVENT The Lawscape proudly presents Beyond Litigation — an exclusive 2-Day ADR Masterclass designed to help law

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The Permanent Court’s Enduring Legacy: Territorial Sovereignty and Jurisdiction in the S.S. Lotus Case (1927)

The Permanent Court’s Enduring Legacy: Territorial Sovereignty and Jurisdiction in the S.S. Lotus Case (1927) Author: Abrham Seife MulunehStudent, Bahirdar University —————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. The PCIJ established the “Lotus principle” — that states enjoy broad freedom to exercise jurisdiction unless specifically prohibited by international law — a permissive conception that inverted the

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