THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT, 1980: A GUIDE TO THE LAW AND ITS IMPACT
INTRODUCTION The idea of preventive detention in India, as seen in the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, challenges traditional ideas of liberty. At its core, the Act is preventive rather than punitive. Instead of punishing crimes already committed, it allows the state to act in advance to stop possible future harm. This reflects the idea […]
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, […]
What are the legal rules for ‘Gambling and Betting’ in India?
Abstract The legal landscape of gambling and betting in India is a complex tapestry of colonial-era statutes, state-specific legislations, and evolving judicial interpretations. Historically governed by the Public Gambling Act of 1867, the regulatory framework has shifted significantly as the power to legislate on “Betting and Gambling” was granted to individual states under the Constitution […]
From Rights to Reality: The Gap in the Enforcement of Prisoners’ Rights in India
II. Abstract This article argues that while India has developed a robust constitutional and judicial framework recognizing prisoners’ rights, the persistence of systemic issues such as overcrowding, prolonged undertrial detention, and custodial violence reveals a deep structural failure in implementation. Through an analysis of constitutional provisions, statutory law, and landmark judicial decisions, the article demonstrates […]
What is the National Green Tribunal
What is the National Green Tribunal-: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialised quasi-judicial body established in India under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It was established on 18, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It was set up with the specific purpose of providing effective and expeditious disposal of cases […]
AT THE CHECKPOINT: A Citizen’s Guide to Police Check posts, Search Powers, and the Rights That Stand Between You and Arbitrary Authority
Abstract A police check post is one of the most common points of friction between the state and the individual. For the officer standing at the barricade, it is routine. For the ordinary citizen — a student returning late, a truck driver on a highway, a journalist on assignment — it can feel disorienting, even […]
How to report ‘Child Labour’ and the legal penalties involved?
INTRODUCTION In India, child labor is still a major social and legal issue that affects millions of children in avariety of industries, including small companies, manufacturing, household services, and agriculture. It refers to the employment of children in jobs that interfere with their education and childhood and are detrimental to their physical and mental development. […]
HOW TO CHALLENGE A WRONGFUL TERMINATION FROM A PRIVATE JOB?
HOW TO CHALLENGE A “WRONGFUL TERMINATION” FROM A PRIVATE JOB Abstract/Introduction Employment today is closely linked not only to income but also to an individual’s dignity and sense of security. In India’s private sector, where employment relationships are largely governed by contracts and internal policies, employers are often perceived to have broad discretion in matters of termination. […]
Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: A Critical Legal Analysis
ABSTRACT This article seeks to critically analyse the concept of the Right to Be Forgotten under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It further examines the relationship between the Right to be Forgotten and the Right to Privacy under Article 21, as established in the landmark judgment of K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India. […]