Month: January 2022
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Analysis of the First Judges Appointment Case and the Collegium System in India
The edifice of Indian democratic polity is maintained through the conception of an independent judiciary that stimulates the constitutional scheme to uphold its fairness and impartiality. The judiciary is tasked to perform its functions by assuming the role of the protector of the Constitution and rights that emerge from it. The delicate balance between the…
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Rape Laws in India: Things that need to change
In India, the history of rape laws began with the enactment of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), in 1860. Since then, there have been several amendments to deter and punish such heinous acts and make India a safer place. However, even after such amendments, the law lacks to address certain crucial issues of marital rape…
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New Offences are Added: Whether Bail or Jail
Court is a place where every day you get the opportunity to learn new concepts. As a judge or Magistrate we on the previous day prepare ourselves to face the cases listed on next day. But it always happens that how much we prepare ourselves there will always be a situation that will force us…
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NFTs and Copyright Law: Where do we stand?
While in the last few years the technological market was taken over by cryptocurrency and blockchains, this year started with NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). NFTs have managed to create ripples and entered with a bang into the market with sales exceeding $2 billion in only the first quarter of 2021. Although NFTs existed long before, they…
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Director’s Duties and Current Relevance in India
During the debates preceding Companies Act (CA), 2013, the Corporate affairs Minister Mr. Pilot termed the bill as ‘historic feat’ that will ensure ‘more compliance and less regulation.’ This was especially correct when section 166 of ‘The Companies act, 2013 was taken under consideration. The CA, 1956 did not explicitly stipulate any directors’ duties. Notably,…
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Rajasthan High Court’s Powerful Judgment on Recovery of Maintenance – Simplifying the Enforcement of Rights of Aggrieved Women
Recently, Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Mehta of Rajasthan High Court in the case “In Re A Ref. U/s 395 Cr.P.C. By District And Sessions Judge, Pali v Unknown”[i], took note of the plight of the aggrieved women who were continuously suffering due to the non-payment of maintenance by their husband as well as due to complicated…
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