From Emergency to undeclared Emergency, Indian civil society …
WEB1 day ago · In this exclusive interview with The Leaflet, Professor Manoranjan Mohanty reminiscences on the 1975 Emergency and its lasting repercussions, and examines the more sinister version of it which is currently afoot.. MANORANJAN Mohanty is a renowned political scientist whose writings have focused on theoretical and empirical dimensions of social movements, human rights, the development experience ...
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WEBJun 25, 2018 · Paras Nath Singh · September 21, 2024. Justice V. Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court may be in the eye of a social media storm right now for his inappropriate oral remarks in court, but will the incident be just another reminder that the Constitution grants constitutional court judges immense powers to weather all storms?
The Supreme Court’s ban on demolition: The right thing to do
WEB3 hours ago · The recent Order of the Supreme Court banning ‘bulldozer justice’ is a much-needed step in the right direction, writes Talha Abdul Rahman. — THE recent Order by the Supreme Court to restrict bulldozer justice marks a significant milestone in the current legal landscape of India. The Order signifies a critical intervention to uphold the principles
Anti-rape litigation, implementation and the need for revision
WEB21 hours ago · A new research conducted by the Indian Child Protection Fund states that over 2.43 lakh cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 are still pending with 48,600 rape and POCSO Act cases in West Bengal alone. There were more than 31,000 reported rapes in India as of 2022 as per official data.
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Delhi High Court hears arguments in favour of 33 percent reservation for women in Bar associations. The Leaflet · September 12, 2024.
Ground breaking – The Leaflet
WEB4 days ago · Ground breaking. Raju Z Moray ·September 23, 2024. Home. Humour. Before any Chief retires, While he is still around, He must lay foundations And break new ground. The Bombay High Court Has stood strong and tall But increase in everything Makes it seem a bit small. All that’s going to change Once every hurdle clears A stone laid in BKC today ...
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Impacts and challenges—Part 2. Amit Desai · August 31, 2024.
Aparajita Bill: The inadequacy of rape law reform
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The Aparajita Bill, like many similar reforms, focuses heavily on punishment without addressing the socio-cultural contexts in which sexual violence occurs. This narrow approach risks reinforcing the status quo, where the law remains an instrument of power rather than a mechanism for delivering justice. Without a more holistic, victim-centered ...
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WEBAug 8, 2024 · Explained: Supreme Court judgment on the Sita Soren case. The Leaflet · March 4, 2024. Forging husband’s signature on passport application of child not cheating? SC has delivered an incongruous judgment.
Life and Liberty: India at 75 years of Independence – The Leaflet
WEBAug 15, 2022 · Full text of the speech delivered by Justice L.Nageswara Rao at a webinar, hosted by The Leaflet on August 15, 2022. – – – On this momentous milestone, I am very pleased to be amongst you all. I take this opportunity to engage in some introspection into the idea of India and our identity as a democratic society after …