Constitution
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Right to Shelter: To be or not be?
In India, the Constitution is a living document which guarantees every citizen a bundle of rights which have been described under Part-III of the Constitution. It is the most important segment of the Constitution where certain rights, like equality, freedom to express and other connected rights have been guaranteed against any arbitrary state action. The…
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Free Speech and Internet Shutdown
“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter”[1] – George Washington This profound statement emphasizes the significance of free speech, a fundamental right that has been perpetually under siege by those in power. It highlights the dangers of suppressing free speech and…
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Feminist Legal Theory and Reproductive Rights
“I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves” Mary Wollaston Crafts A feminist is someone who believes in equality and advocates for the social, political, and economic equality of sexes. Feminism is not limited to advocating for women’s rights but includes challenging the norms and structure that perpetuate gender-based inequality. Feminism supports…
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The Journey of Right to Information in India
Right to Information (hereinafter RTI) can be referred to as a tool to ‘Empower the General Masses of the country. ‘It is a surprising fact that in such a vast country like India, which is also the world’s largest democracy, there was no any prescribed way through which the general public could access the information…
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Judicial Appointment: Conflict and Suggestions
The conflict between the government and judiciary over the appointment of judges is not new to our democracy. The passing of the National Judicial Appointment Commission Act (the “NJAC”) in 2014 marked an intense confrontation between them. India has seen significant discontent over the manner of appointments of judges in higher judiciary. In October 2022, the…
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The Measure of Justice and the Question of Minority Rights in India
Before we delve into the discussion of rights of minorities in India, it is appropriate to understand what defines a minority. Internationally, there is no consensus upon the definition of a minority group. The United Nations has emphasized the rights of minorities and addressed the characteristics required for a group to be recognized as a…