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Deportation Debate in India: Legal, Constitutional, and International Dimensions

The recent issue about the forceful repatriation or "pushback" of Indian citizens alleged to be illegal Bangladeshi migrants has rekindled a multifaceted discourse on immigration regulation, national security, and constitutional protections.  The case, in which citizens from West Bengal and...

Legal Drafting Course: Master Legal Drafting and Documentation Skills

“Spoken words fly away, written words remain.” This timeless saying reflects the very essence of legal drafting — a discipline that goes beyond writing and delves into the precision of law. As Justice G.P. Singh rightly observed, “Every word in...

Legal Ownership and Property Registration in India

The Supreme Court of India’s April 2025 ruling in Mahnoor Fatima Imran & Ors. v. State of Telangana & Ors. has elucidated an essential legal distinction: property registration does not equate to property ownership.  This decision, which is based on...

Adivasi Faiths Need Recognition in Indian Census

The Census of India, the greatest administrative endeavour for demographic data collection globally, serves not merely as a statistical exercise but as an instrument of recognition, representation, and rights. The ongoing omission of Adivasi/Scheduled Tribe (ST) faith from official Census...

Financing Maternity Rights in India: K. Uma Devi v. State of Tamil Nadu Case

On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark verdict in K. Uma Devi v. State of Tamil Nadu, affirming that maternity rights are an integral part of the fundamental rights enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision...

Uttarakhand Became First Indian State to Enact Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Why in the news? Uttarakhand officially became the first Indian state since independence to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This landmark reform introduces a common set of civil laws that apply uniformly to all residents of the state, regardless...

Section 271 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Why in the news? The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 the India’s reformed penal code, incorporates several provisions to safeguard public health. One such measure is found in Section 271, which is specifically aimed at addressing behaviour that may risk the...

Doctrine of Prospective Overruling: Meaning and Application

Why in the news? The Supreme Court, on April 17, clarified that when a prior judgment is overruled by a later one, the new ruling typically applies retrospectively. This is because it doesn't create new law but merely reveals the...

Legal Framework of Civil Nuclear Liability in India, Ambiguities, Implications and International Relevance

India's advancement in augmenting its civil nuclear energy capability has been consistently hindered by legal intricacies related to nuclear liability.  Although designed to protect victims' rights and enhance accountability, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, has generated...

Ensuring Dignity and Justice to Sexual Abuse Survivors in India

Context Sexual violence against women and children represents a serious infringement of bodily autonomy and dignity.  Victims of sexual assault, particularly children, necessitate prompt and empathetic medical and legal support, including access to abortion services in instances of pregnancy.  The...