KESAVANANDA BHARATI V. STATE OF KERALA (1973)
KESAVANANDA BHARATI V. STATE OF KERALA (1973) Author: Yamini Goel University: Amity University, Noida LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yamini-goel-34509b415 To the Point The Constitution of India, which became operational in 1950, was framed to meet the aspirations and challenges of a newly independent nation. At the same time, the framers recognised that no constitution could […]
THE UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (PROMOTION OF EQUITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2026: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PROCEDURAL AMBIGUITIES AND STRUCTURAL ASYMMETRY
The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026: A Critical Analysis of Procedural Ambiguities and Structural Asymmetry By Shashwat Mishra Integrated LL.B. candidate (5-Year NEP), City Law College, University of Lucknow. Former intern, Maitri Law Firm & Associates, Lucknow; former intern under Mr. Abhitesh Mishra, Advocate, Additional District Government Counsel […]
Workplace Harassment & POSH: Your Legal Rights and Step-by-Step Procedure for Registering an Internal Complaint
Author: Aditya Sharma Introduction Sexual harassment at the workplace is one of those issues that most often goes unreported due to lack of either awareness or knowledge of the procedures involved. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 or the POSH Act, 2013 was formulated to specifically address this […]
Transgender Rights and Human Dignity: A Socio-Legal Study
INTRODUCTION “Everyone has the right to express themselves in a way that truly reflects who they are.” India has traversed a long and challenging path in acknowledging and upholding transgender rights. Transgender individuals, often referred to as hijra, once held a unique and revered position in Indian society. Despite this cultural heritage, they have faced […]
The Right to a Speedy Trial and the Crisis of Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention: A Legal Analysis
Introduction On July 4, 2026, a trial court in Delhi rejected new bail petitions submitted by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both implicated in a “larger conspiracy” filing concerning the North East Delhi riots that happened in February 2020.[i] The Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai claimed that the precedent set by the Supreme Court’s ruling […]
Right to Clean Water: Your Constitutional Rights and Legal Steps Against Contaminated Municipal Water Supply
Right to Clean Water: Your Constitutional Rights and Legal Steps Against Contaminated Municipal Water Supply The right to clean and wholesome drinking water is foundational to human survival, yet its preservation remains one of contemporary India’s most pressing governance crises. This article explores the jurisprudence surrounding the right to clean water in India, tracking its […]
The Right to Information Act, 2005: A Citizen’s Legal Guide to Government Transparency
The Right to Information Act, 2005: A Citizen’s Legal Guide to Government Transparency INTRODUCTION The Right to Information Act 2005 received the assent of the President of India on 15th June 2005. The Act came into force on 12th October 2005 across India, except the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, which had its own […]
Arrest Rules for Women: What Are Your Rights When Police Seek to Question or Detain a Female Citizen?
Introduction In India, the power to arrest is among the most intrusive interventions that the State exercises over the individual. It suspends liberty, separates a person from family and workplace, and exposes them to the coercive environment of a police station. The law has always sought to regulate this power, but its exercise has historically […]
How to File a Writ Petition under Article 226 in the High Court for Challenging Unauthorized Arrest by State Police
Introduction The Indian Constitution, a special document that outlines social and political rights, considers individual liberty as a sacred right and a key component of our democratic system.The Constitution safeguards the fundamental right against arrest and detention, which is outlined in Articles 21 and 22.Article 21 states that no person can be deprived of their […]
Consent Beyond Compliance: A Comparative Analysis of the GDPR and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Consent Beyond Compliance: A Comparative Analysis of the GDPR and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Abstract The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed personal data into one of the world’s most valuable resources, making robust data protection laws indispensable for safeguarding individual privacy and fostering public trust. The General Data Protection […]