Vox Populi over Vox Legis? A Socio-Legal Analysis of the Pune Accident Case
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Introduction Plantation was originally a group of settlers or a governmental unit established by them during British colonization, particularly in North America and the West Indies, as described by the International Labour Organization(1). This paper explores the condition of tea plantation workers starting from West Bengal and stretching to the southern side. We shall commence with
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Introduction Gender discrimination is not new to this world. In this contemporary world, issues of gender discrimination manifest in various forms, with the concept of Pink Tax being a stellar example. Despite developments in gender equality, pink tax still persists in copious forms today. The term, initially coined in California, refers to a phenomenon where
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Introduction: The First Waves Of Feminism In The World The first wave of feminism in the world emerged in Europe in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This ideology’s primary focal points of contention were the demands for liberty, equality, and universal suffrage (1). This period is commonly referred to as the Age of Enlightenment. During
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1. Introduction The concept of hydrogen energy has never received as much attention as it has during the Russia-Ukraine war[1], where the European Union has bent its rules and methods to curb reliance on Russia for energy imports. However, by doing this, the European Union has increased its financial burden for energy owing to global
From Yami Gautam’s Fair and Lovely to the infamous Red Bull advertisement, haven’t we seen enough? As laymen, it is not very difficult to fathom the concept of an unfair or misleading advertisement; so long as one knows the meaning of those words, it is quite simple to decipher what such an ad would entail. Normally, one sees
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In a significant move to afford protection to the dignity of the departed, the Rajasthan Assembly passed a bill, with an objective to prevent the protests sitting with dead bodies, and ensuring the last rites of the deceased performed to safeguard the human dignity of the dead. After coming up with bills for platform-based Gig
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Introduction The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 is a significant piece of legislation which brought in major changes to the Hindu system of devolution of property. The core intent of the legislation was to bring the status of Hindu women on par with that of Hindu men, by abolishing discriminatory customs and practices of the
Savings Clause under Hindu Succession Act- a Tussle between States and Centre Read More »
Abstract With the recent passing of the Mediation Act, there is a belief of getting relief since there would be regulation of the process of meditation leading to more preferring to resolve their dispute in Mediation cells, giving a relief in the already 4.7 crore pending cases, yet if delved deep into it there are
INTRODUCTION Gender-neutral rape laws address the legal considerations for ensuring that rape laws are applicable to all individuals, irrespective of their gender. The traditional framework of rape laws in India has a gendered perspective, often conceptualising the victim as female and the perpetrator as male. This approach overlooks instances where the victim is male or
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Abstract International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights play pivotal roles in safeguarding individual’s rights and preserving their dignity. Despite their shared goal of protecting human well-being, misconceptions often blur the distinctions between the two. This article aims to clarify these differences and shed light on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) role in implementing humanitarian
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Abstract A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, had asked the central government about its stance on the application of “Romeo-Juliet law”. This was in response to a Public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Harsh Vibhore Singhal to decriminalize consensual sex among teenagers. This article will first look at why
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