Constitution
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India’s Slow March Back to ADM Jabalpur
50 Years Later, What Have We Learned? This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. This 21-month period is often touted as the “blackest era” in India’s democratic history. During this phase, several constitutional provisions and laws such as the…
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The Forest Amendment Act 2023: A Constitutional Challenge to Tribal Rights
Abstract The Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023, represents a fundamental shift in India’s forest governance framework, transforming it from a conservation-focused regime to a development-facilitating mechanism that systematically excludes forest-dwelling communities from decision-making processes. This analysis examines how the Amendment’s key provisions—territorial exemptions through arbitrary cut-off dates, blanket permissions for development activities, and expanded administrative…
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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…