Introduction “There is no chance of the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is not possible for a bird to fly on one wing” were the thoughts of one of the greatest sons of India, Swami Vivekananda. The application of this phrase even today is indeed unfortunate. Gender inequality…
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Superstitions Galore — India Infamous For Witchcraft Branding
“The way to deal with superstition is not to be polite to it, but to tackle it with all arms, and so rout it, cripple it, and make it forever infamous and ridiculous. Is it, perchance, cherished by persons who should know better? Then their folly should be brought out into the light of day,…
Judicial Extension of Prisoners’ Rights in India
“Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future” – Oscar Wilde Introduction When a person is convicted or put in prison, his status is different from that of an ordinary person. A prisoner cannot claim all the fundamental rights that are available to an ordinary person. Apart from various statutory provisions with…
A Needless Hierarchy – National Court of Appeal
I. Introduction The Indian Judiciary plays a significant role in fulfilling the aspirations of citizens and in the protection of their rights. But when it fails to discharge its constitutional obligations, the public questions it. One such example is of a Puducherry based advocate, Mr. V Vasanthakumar, who filed a PIL[1] in the Supreme Court…
Lack of Inclusivity in Law Schools – An Ignored Fact with Multiple Implications
“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.” — Max de Pree No society can flourish by restricting legal education…
So, what is this thing called feminism?
A person who does not differentiate between two individuals based on their gender, and simply on the basis of the society’s opinion of how they ought to be, is a feminist. Feminism simply stands for equality – not just for women, but for every person, regardless of their gender, caste, religion or race. From a…
Being Bad is the New Good
Wherever you go, wherever you hide, wherever you work — I’ll be haunting you. It is no use being good, O Human, because being the “bad guy” is what’s trending these days! I’m the one obstructing your work, hindering your growth, encumbering your loyalty and impeding your tranquillity. Let me tell you about all the…
Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep: A Rendition
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep; I am the rain that brings respite after a destructive drought, I am the lover you always sought; I am a warm afternoon after weeks of snow, I am a baby’s chuckle when he sees something glow; I am…
The Arbitration Scenario In India
I. INTRODUCTION In India, the transition from informal transactions in family and community business setups to formal, multilateral, billion dollar deals executed by sophisticated corporate conglomerates is a significant change. The advent of Multi-National Corporations and industries brought together men and women working in and belonging to different cultural, professional and legal jurisdictions. With this,…
We, The People
We are the people of the world, the collective, the masses, the capitalists, the communal fascists. We are you! We are ready for action, for tragedy, for atrocity, hostility and fashion. We are the impersonal! We fight for causes and stand up in the streets. We fight for clauses, throw stones and bombs and build…