Jurisprudence
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The System Of Reciprocal Duties | Dr. Alexander Espinoza Rausseo, Dr. Jhenny de Fátima Rivas Alberti write for Virtuosity Legal
We will argue that the sphere of duties towards oneself serves as the basis for the entire system of reciprocal duties. The prima facie duties towards oneself are the reasons that allow the conscience to act as an internal judge in order to comply with the duty. This process constitutes the initial step of a…
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Default Bail as a Structural Constitutional Guarantee: Reclaiming The Indefeasible Right Under Article 21
ABSTRACT A concept of ‘statutory’ or ’default’ bail under the second provision of Section 167(2)(now reenacted as Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) of the Criminal Procedure Code is traditionally characterized as an ’indefeasible right’, which arises in the face of investigatory delay. Barring a discussion of the underlying determinants of such…
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When the Law Learns to Listen: Rethinking Justice Through Healing, Not Punishment
There’s something about the sound of a courtroom that sticks with you. The shuffle of papers, the sharp word “My Lord,” the heavy wooden doors that seem to decide who speaks and who waits. For many, stepping inside isn’t empowering; it’s frightening. The law, in its grandeur, can feel cold, distant, and even alienating. But…
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Online Gaming In India: In Search Of An Appropriate Regulation | Rav Pratap Singh Writes
A. Introduction The Indian Parliament recently passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (‘Online Gaming Act’). The remit of Online Gaming Act, despite its name, is not merely restricted to promotion and regulation. Section 5 of the Online Gaming Act imposes a complete prohibition on one category of online games, i.e., online…
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Disownment in India: Legal Implications, Inheritance Rights, and Societal Perspectives
Merriam Webster defines the word ‘disown’ as a transitive verb2 which means to refuse to acknowledge something or someone as one’s own, repudiate any connection or identification with, or deny the validity or authority of the same, as such as, when a parent disowns their child, who has attained the age of majority, the parent essentially…