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): Religious Conversion, Bigamy, and the Quest for a Uniform Civil Code 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

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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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Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v. United States of America) (1986):

Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v. United States of America) (1986) Author: Alina IjazStudent, National Defense University, Islamabad —————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. The ICJ held that the United States violated customary international law by mining Nicaragua’s ports, supporting the Contras, and interfering in Nicaragua’s internal affairs — finding that

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ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976): The Emergency, the Majority’s Silence, and the Dissent That Endured

ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976): The Emergency, the Majority’s Silence, and the Dissent That Endured Author: Shubham UpadhyayStudent, Faculty of Legal Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan Co-Author: Mrs. Richika MehtaAssistant Professor (IPR), Faculty of Legal Sciences, Shoolini University —————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. By a 4:1 majority, the Supreme Court held that during the

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Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978): From Procedural Safeguard to Substantive Due Process

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978): From Procedural Safeguard to Substantive Due Process Author: Elizabeth LiuCo-Author: Neville GonsalvesStudents, Lords Universal College of Law —————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India transformed Article 21 from a narrow procedural guarantee into a substantive protection of human dignity — holding that any procedure depriving a

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Decriminalising Love: A Case Commentary on Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)

Decriminalising Love: A Case Commentary on Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) Citation: (2018) 10 SCC 1 Author: Mritika Raj StudentKES Shri Jayantilal H Patel Law College, Mumbai —————————————————————————————— 3 Quick Takeaways I. Case Details Case Name: Navtej Singh Johar and Others v. Union of India, Ministry of Law and Justice Secretary Citation:

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