Uniform Civil Code in India: Balancing Equality, Religious Freedom, and Constitutional Pluralism
Abstract For years, India has wrestled with the idea of a Uniform Civil Code. Rooted in Article 44, it proposes replacing religion-based personal laws – on matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, or adoption – with common civil rules for all citizens. Fairness between men and women is one reason supporters back it; so are more […]
LEGAL STATUS OF POLYANDRY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Abstract: Polyandry is a form of marriage in which one woman has more than one husband simultaneously, is not common but historically significant institution found among certain tribal and indigenous communities in India. It has been practiced historically in Tibet, Nepal, and some tribal communities of India like the Todas in Tamil Nadu, Kinnaura tribes […]
How can a senior citizen reclaim property gifted to children if the children refuse to maintain it?
How can a senior citizen reclaim property gifted to children if the children refuse to maintain it? Author – Saachi Srivastava Part I – Abstract and Introduction It can be said that the socio-legal scenario in present-day India is experiencing a significant demographical and cultural change. While traditionally built around the structural stability of the […]
SMASHED WATERLOGGED OR BURNED the legal status of electronic evidence from a ruined hard drive under the BSA
SMASHED WATERLOGGED OR BURNED the legal status of electronic evidence from ruined hard drive under the BSA Abstract This article looks closely at how Indian courts handle electronic evidence taken from physically broken digital storage device under the new bharatiya sakshya adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) as our legal world increasingly depends on digital footprint, hardware […]
AI-Generated Content and Copyright Ownership
AI-Generated Content and Copyright Ownership: A Deep Dive into Indian Copyright Law Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the creative landscape by enabling the generation of text, images, music, software code, and other forms of content with minimal human effort. While these advancements have expanded opportunities for innovation and productivity, they have simultaneously raised complex […]
Can a housing society charge different maintenance rates based on the square footage of flats?
ABSTRACT: – Modernization and urbanization have led to increase in construction business as the demand in economy for such purposes has rapidly increased. Considering the construction of buildings, mainly covered-campus societies and the residence of civilians in these societies, the need to maintain such societies and to provide the buyers with best amenities becomes their […]
Can a Parent Legally Disown Their Adult Child from Self-Acquired Property?
Can a Parent Legally Disown Their Adult Child from Self-Acquired Property? Abstract The increasing prevalence of newspaper notices wherein parents publicly “disown” their adult children has generated significant confusion regarding the legal consequences of such declarations. Many individuals assume that a mere public notice is sufficient to deprive a child of inheritance rights. However, the […]
Can Your Landlord Enter Your Rented Flat Without Permission? Know Your Legal Rights in India.
Introduction There is something quietly unsettling about the idea of coming home — your home, the place where you keep your private thoughts, your unmade bed, your half-read books — only to find that someone else has been inside it without your knowledge. For millions of tenants across India, this is not a hypothetical discomfort. […]
Can a court admit Whatsapp messages as primary evidence without an electronic certificate under the BSA?
Author: Aditya Sharma ABSTRACT Let’s be honest most of what we say to each other now, we say through our phones. Indian courts are seeing this shift, too. People show up with WhatsApp chats, screenshots, voice notes, documents, and all sorts of media as proof in everything from business deals to criminal trials. But there’s […]
Renting with Friends: Legal Pitfalls of Co-Signing a Lease and How to Draft a Roommate Agreement under the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Abstract The increasing cost of housing in urban India has led many students, young professionals, and working individuals to share rented accommodations with friends or colleagues. While co-renting offers financial advantages and convenience, it also creates significant legal and practical risks. Disputes often arise regarding rent payments, utility bills, security deposits, property damage, guest policies, […]