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Abstract This article explores the intersection of constitutionalism and populism through a comparative analysis of judicial independence in India and Israel. By examining the judicial reforms in these nations, it highlights the tensions between populist governments and the judiciary, a key institution in liberal democracies. The study underscores how populist leaders, driven by majoritarian mandates, […]

Abstract This paper investigates how the state of Maharashtra fulfils its constitutional mandate for heritage conservation within a pluralistic legal and institutional framework. While the central government governs only the national monuments, Indian states like Maharashtra oversee a complex and often fragmented heritage landscape that includes state-protected monuments, World Heritage Sites, urban heritage, and vernacular

Abstract The new sedition law, Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), ostensibly enacted to rid Indian criminal law of colonial vestiges, has merely perpetuated and expanded the sedition framework of its predecessor, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The imprecise and sweeping language of Section 152 BNS not only retains the

Abstract This article delves into the complex, evolving nature of live-in relationships in India. While cohabitation is increasingly common, it remains subject to social stigma and legal ambiguity. The Supreme Court of India has recognized live-in relationships as legal under certain conditions, yet Indian law lacks specific legislation on their rights and protections. This article