Bail After Protest-Related Arrests: Offence Classification, Strategy and Conditions of Bail Release
Introduction The right to protest is one of the basic features of a democratic society. In India, citizens have the constitutional right to express their opinions, raise concerns, and peacefully assemble to demand social, political, or economic reforms. From the Indian freedom movement to recent public demonstrations, protests have played an important role in […]
Damage to Public Property During Protests: Criminal Liability, Recovery and Evidentiary Standards.
Abstract Public protests are a constitutionally protected form of dissent. However, when protests turn violent and result in destruction of public property, the State faces a dual challenge: safeguarding the right to protest and protecting public assets funded by taxpayers. In India, this issue has gained judicial and legislative attention through statutes like the Prevention […]
Whose Land, Whose Voice? Environmental Protests, Public Hearings and Community Standing in Development Law
Whose Land, Whose Voice? Environmental Protests, Public Hearings and Community Standing in Development Law By Sanjay Kumar Pilla | Topic: Environmental Law and Public Interest Litigation Practice Area: Environmental Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Community Rights PART I: Introduction India’s development story has been built around large projects. Roads, ports, mines, power […]
THE PRINCIPLE OF Non-Refoulement under International Refugee Law and India’s Domestic Protection Framework for Asylum Seekers: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT
THE PRINCIPLE OF NON-REFOULEMENT UNDER INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE LAW AND INDIA’S DOMESTIC PROTECTION FRAMEWORK FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT ABSTRACT The global regime for refugee protection rests upon the foundational norm of non-refoulement, which forbids the return of individuals to territories where they face serious threats to life, liberty, or physical integrity. This […]
Seat vs Venue in International Arbitration: The Distinction That Actually Matters (Draft Clauses, Court Tests & Supervisory Jurisdiction Explained)
Introduction International commercial arbitration rests on party autonomy, efficient procedures and predictability of judicial approval. Of the choices that parties make when they write or draft an arbitration agreement, few have more long-term implications than the “seat” of arbitration. However, the terms “seat,” “venue,” and “place” are still used interchangeably in contracts and in so […]
Freedom of Speech during Protests: Protection of Slogans, Placards, Speeches and Symbolic Acts
Introduction: Protest is one of the oldest instruments of democratic dialogue. Long before constitutions codified the “right to free speech,” ordinary people expressed dissent through chants, banners, and defiant gestures in public squares. In the modern constitutional state, this instinct for collective expression has been absorbed into the guarantee of freedom of speech and expression […]
International Construction Arbitration: Delay Claims, Force Majeure, and Allocation of Political Risk.
Introduction It goes without saying that the construction industry is one of the greatest sources of global economic growth. Large-scale infrastructure projects, like highways, airports, power stations, railroads, and other commercial ventures usually include many entities from various countries. Hence, it becomes evident that contracts become very complex. These projects usually require significant financial resources, […]
Women’s Equal Political Participation: CEDAW Standards Compared with Constitutional Guarantees and Legislative Reservation in India
Introduction Political participation is one of the most important indicators of a democratic society. Democracy cannot function effectively when half of its population remains inadequately represented in decision-making institutions. Women constitute nearly half of India’s population, yet their representation in Parliament and State Legislatures has historically remained low. India has made notable progress by reserving […]
Ethical Reporting of Protests: Verification, Context, Graphic Content and the Avoidance of Prejudice in Media Ethics
Ethical Reporting of Protests: Verification, Context, Graphic Content and the Avoidance of Prejudice in Media Ethics A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Author: Garvita Mishra | Law Vaani Editorial Protests are not disruptions to public life in India. They are part of it. From farmers blocking highways to students marching against fee hikes, the right to assemble […]
Pre-Trial Detention and the Right to Liberty under International Human Rights Law: Necessity, Proportionality and Judicial Review
Pre-Trial Detention and the Right to Liberty under International Human Rights Law: Necessity, Proportionality and Judicial Review Introduction Pre-trial detention occupies one of the most contested spaces in criminal justice. It allows the State to deprive an accused person of liberty before guilt has been established by a competent court. While detention may be necessary […]