BEYOND A MERE DOCUMENT HOW TO GET A CASTE CERTIFICATE AND ITS LEGAL COMPLICATIONS
BEYOND A MERE DOCUMENT HOW TO GET A CASTE CERTIFICATE AND ITS LEGAL COMPLICATIONS ABSTRACT : A caste certificate is not merely a government-issued document but a significant instrument of social justice, identity, and constitutional empowerment in India. Issued to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), it enables access […]
Understanding the Maternity Benefit Act and the Leave Entitlements Available to Women in India: Law, Dignity, and Workplace Equality
Abstract The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, is a foundational framework within India’s labour law architecture that protects the reproductive autonomy and workplace dignity of working mothers. Nearly six decades after its enactment, and particularly following the significant 2017 amendment, this legislation exemplifies India’s constitutional commitment to substantive equality and the welfare state ideal embedded in […]
Fighting Back Against Noise: India’s Laws for a Quieter Life
In the busy streets of Pimpri-Chinchwad, where factories hum and traffic never sleeps, picture young law student Anjali rushing home after a long day of classes. She just wants to unwind, maybe sip chai and review her notes on environmental law. But as night falls around 10 PM, it’s chaos—a nearby generator roars like a […]
What are the new rules for registration of live-in relationships in Uttarakhand?
1. Introduction India has long been a country where personal relationships are governed by a patchwork of religious and customary laws. Live-in relationships, though recognised by the Supreme Court and protected under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, have never had a dedicated registration framework — until now. On 27 January 2025, […]
How to file an RTI online?
How to file an RTI application online: Fees and timelines Introduction The Right to Information Act, 2005 is one of the most empowering legislations in India. It gives every citizen the right to seek information from public authorities, making governance more transparent and accountable. While RTI applications were traditionally filed through physical letters or post, […]