The Mirage of Absolute Power After the Soviet Collapse
When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, it marked not only the end of a superpower but also the beginning of...
Allegations of "rape on false promise of marriage" have become a significant category of sexual offence litigation in India. Courts are repeatedly called upon...
1. Introduction: Legal Aid in India
Legal aid is a foundational element of a just and democratic society. It ensures that every individual—regardless of economic...
Introduction: Honour Killing in India: A Bane to Human Rights, A Challenge to Justice
The phenomenon of honour killing—the killing of a family member, most...
Introduction
At the outset, it must be pointed out that the existing laws of maintenance are disparate, chaotic and scattered. Maintenance law in India relating...
The United Nation's Report of 1980
"Women constitute half the world's population, perform nearly two-thirds of its hours, receive one-tenth of the world's income and...
Introduction:In the annals of constitutional jurisprudence, few judgments have transcended national boundaries as profoundly as Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978). This seminal...