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Wife’s Absolute Right Over Streedhan: Legal Rights and Protection in India

The concept of streedhan has long occupied a significant place in Indian personal law, symbolising a woman’s exclusive proprietary rights over property received during various stages of her life. In a progressive and reaffirmative ruling, the Allahabad High Court in...

Incarceration Without Trial in India: Undertrial Detention and Legal Safeguards

Incarceration Without Trial as Punishment: Undertrial Detention, Constitutional Safeguards, and Judicial Intervention in India Context The problem of prolonged undertrial detention undermines constitutional democracy, eliciting critical issues regarding personal liberty, due process, and the rule of law. The recent ruling...

Denial of Maternity Benefits to Adoptive Mothers: Constitutional Analysis

Denial of Maternity Benefits to Adoptive Mothers: A Constitutional Analysis of the Supreme Court’s 2026 Judgment Context: The recognition of maternity benefits as a fundamental aspect of social justice and gender equality has markedly progressed in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. On...

Judicial Concerns in Vanashakti v. Union of India: Key Issues and Implications

Judicial Concerns in Vanashakti v. Union of India: Judicial Scrutiny, Doctrinal Tensions, and the Future of Environmental Governance Context: Environmental governance in India has developed through an intricate interaction of legislative frameworks, executive initiatives, and judicial interventions. A prominent modern...

Trial by Social Media: Public Shaming, Digital Vigilantism, and the Crisis of Justice in India

The emergence of social media has significantly transformed the articulation, reception, and evaluation of criminal allegations, especially those pertaining to sexual harassment, in modern culture. Although digital platforms have enabled individuals, particularly women, to voice their strong objections to injustice,...

Governors’ Address to State Legislatures: Constitutional Mandate, Democratic Norms

The Governor's address to the State Legislature at the onset of legislative sessions is a constitutionally entrenched feature of India's parliamentary democracy. The address serves as a formal expression of the elected government's policies and legislative agenda, symbolising constitutional continuity, executive...

Mandating Prior Approval for Corruption Investigations

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA) serves as a fundamental legislative framework in India for addressing corruption in public life. The Act aims to uphold integrity in governance and public administration by criminalising bribery, abuse of official authority, and...

Transferring Judges and the Integrity of the Collegium System

Judicial independence is a fundamental cornerstone of constitutional democracy and the rule of law. In India, this idea has been rigorously upheld through constitutional interpretation, institutional design, and judicial innovation. Recent remarks by Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan have rekindled...

Social Media, Judicial Narratives, and the Fragility of Justice in the Digital Age

The swift proliferation of social media has profoundly transformed the production, dissemination, and consumption of information. This shift has improved openness and public involvement; however, it has also posed significant problems for democratic institutions, especially the judiciary. Recent remarks by...

Can the Marital Rape Exception Immunize a Husband?

The debate surrounding the marital rape exception (MRE) in India has intensified following recent judicial developments, particularly a ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The issue raises a complex constitutional and criminal law question: Can the marital rape exception...