It was just yesterday – a fact I’m not able to believe, Holding my watch, the prescriptions and myself, I grieve. The day before yesterday, my play-mate brought some crackers, Some bombs, some bottle-rockets, some chakras, some sparklers. And on that late Diwali evening, he began bursting all of them. The fire flew, the…
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Let Me Be
Before my religion, Beyond my political affiliation, Beneath my mask, Notwithstanding my job, Irrespective of my educational qualifications, I am me. A small drop in this huge ocean of world, A drop nonetheless. Come morning, I dress up, Wear the labels I’ve inherited, Or consciously chosen for myself, To help feel like a…
Sub-nationalism: Why is India not Really One?
Nationalism is a concept which was conceived in the 19th century according to which states and principalities come together, often by use of threat or oppression to form a larger institution with a defined geographical limit, called as a nation. In India, the idea of nationalism has always been confused with what could be called “sub-nationalism”.…
Analysing Abortion
Hypothesis: To examine the existing law pertaining to the Medical Termination of Pregnancies in India and to analyze its implementation and interpretation and to further examine the reforms and improvements suggested for the same. In India, the practice of abortion or termination of pregnancy has always been a sensitive issue. Until 1971, the Indian Penal…
Red
It all started with that red saree; The red hands, the smiling faces, That sindoor worn on her head with pride. Celebrated by her family, A goddess had come into their lives, It all started with that radiant face; Golden bangles, diamond earrings, Her days filled with her child’s giggles, Her husband’s laughter. It all started…
The Three Magical Words- Talaq! Talaq! Talaq!
India is a secular country, and has been formed on the basis of unity in diversity. Thus, it is natural to expect that every religion is given equal importance and is equally protected, in its own right. This is one of the primary reasons that each religious community has a personal law. This article focuses…
Case Commentary on Shayara Bano v. Union of India
This is not the first time that the validity of Triple Talaq has been challenged in the Courts of law. The present judgment considers a plethora of cases where this issue has been previously highlighted as well. However, never before, has the constitutional validity of Triple Talaq been challenged before a Constitution Bench comprising of…
World War III
So many wars; Bloodshed and nuclear bombs. But these thoughts are the biggest destruction, Just in the background, behind the curtains. Stop waiting for physical evidence Broken hearts and hidden scars are in abundance. Soulless eyes and depressed smiles, People busy popping pills and getting high. Meaningless lives and dreams all slaughtered Look! Another world…
A Litigant’s Grief
A population of 1.2 billion, And increasing by the million, The largest democracy they say, But can we make it all the way? The Parliament, the Ministries and the Courts, The three organs of which our nation boasts. Is it a matter of pride or shame, Of being a part of this judicial game?…
Marienne’s Story of Heartbreak
Marienne doesn’t understand the ways of the world. At least, that is what she has been told since the past seven years. All her teenage years were a prolonged reminder of her surfacing womanhood; times of great mental agony rising from the ashes of her smoldering childhood. She tries to take in the view…