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The Tears Behind The Tea Cups

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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Pink Tax: Unethical Or Illegal?

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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Regulatory Challenges In EU Affecting Sustainable Hydrogen Markets: Economics And Law Perspective

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

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Savings Clause under Hindu Succession Act- a Tussle between States and Centre

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

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Unravelling the Layers: A Critical Analysis of the Mediation Act of 2023 -Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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

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Gender-Neutral Rape Laws in India: Limitations of the BNS

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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Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Under Contemporary Context

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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Balancing The Scales: Examining POCSO Provisions In Light Of Teenage Autonomy

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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A Comparative Analysis – Attaining Gender Equality In India And South Africa

Introduction The term ‘equality’ as a strong aspiration has contributed much more than raising reformative actions and revolutionary movements. It has remarked on epochs of the social, political, and economic revolutions with the transformation of millions of lives in and around the world. Today, the reflections of these historical movements can be seen in countries

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Forms Of Social Injustice: Exploring Remedies And Identifying Legitimate Claims

Introduction  How is the identity of a person or group formed? For Charles Taylor, it is partly formed by the presence or absence of recognition by others (1). But what is recognition? In the article “Politics of Recognition”, Charles Taylor defines “recognition” as the acknowledgment of the inherent dignity and worth of individuals or groups,

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Debasing the Deceased: Examining Necrophilia from Judicial Lens

“People have different attractions. Mine just happens to be corpses.”                                                                                                            — Hayden[1] ABSTRACT Necrophilia, paraphilia is a sexual attraction to the departed souls. It is deviating from the normal sexual behaviour accepted by the society.  The journey of Necrophilia has evolved differently in the past many centuries, it being equated from a religious practise

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Truth Commissions in Post-Colonial Transition: A Viability Assessment for Contemporary Transitional Justice

Introduction In the contemporary global discourse, post-colonial nation-states occupy a space replete with challenges and paradoxes. Having emerged from the shadows of colonial oppression, these nations grapple with the residue of entrenched institutionalised injustices, communal rifts, and socio-political schisms. Indeed, the very essence of “’post-colonial” suggests an existence that is forever tethered, albeit oppositionally, to

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The Hijab: A Veil of Ignorance, a Breach of Uniformity, or a Constitutional Right?

“To be or not to be.” Much like Hamlet in Shakespeare’s timeless play of love and loss, who was faced with a life-changing dilemma where he contemplated his right to choose whether to live or not, multitudes of Muslim women across the globe find themselves contemplating their rights on whether to veil themselves or not.

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Weaponisation of Outer Space

Introduction Looking up into the limitless sky, are you not baffled by the wonders of the cosmos? The twinkling stars, the moon and its magnificence and the beauty of it all. Outer Space has always captured the minds of us humans ; from the wise philosophers of the ancient times to brilliant scientists of ours. 

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Women as Weapons: Exploring Mob Behaviour in Manipur and its Devastating Impact on Human Rights

Introduction In the troubled state of Manipur, India, women have tragically fallen victim to sexual violence, wherein rape is employed as a weapon to instil terror and exert control over communities. This distressing practice not only violates fundamental principles of humanity but also undermines the very fabric of society. The systematic use of sexual assault

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