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Custodial Violence and Police Accountability in India: A Critical Analysis
Introduction Custodial violence is one of the darkest stains on India’s democratic fabric, with the very institutions that were established to secure the citizens being used against them. Torture, beatings, and even death are the order of the day in the police lock-ups and judicial custody, usually written off as suicides or natural causes. These silent screams behind bars...
CONSENT IN SEXUAL OFFENCES
AbstractConsent forms the cornerstone of independence and legal responsibility in sexual offence cases. Contemporary criminal law progressively acknowledges that consent goes beyond verbal confirmation to encompass a willing, knowledgeable and ongoing assent. Confusions, about consent within close and imbalanced relationships frequently lead to coercion being wrongly seen as consent. Through the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian...
The Impact of Digital Monitoring technologies as an Alternative to Cash Bail
The Indian criminal justice system operates on the fundamental presumption of ‘innocent until proven guilty’, stressing that bail, not jail, should be the guiding principle for those awaiting trial. But, this ideal is heavily compromised by the established practice of monetary bail and demanding surety bonds. This system creates a social economic division between those with financial means gain...
Why Complex Client Profiles Require Legal Assessment
Imagine that you have been living in your target country for years. You have created a family and put up your roots there. And now you want permanent citizenship. However, your complex background of a past DUI, visa overstay, or a health condition puts up an obstacleto approval. It usually appears that immigration applications are simple. They seem easy...
Why Immigration Law Is a Growing Career Option for Law Graduates
For many years, immigration law hardly featured in the top choices of law students planning their careers. Most were drawn instead to fields like criminal litigation, corporate transactions, constitutional practice, or arbitration. Yet if we look closely at how people, businesses, and economies move today, immigration law quietly sits at the crossroads of all of them. The modern world’s...
Why India needs a Prenup Law: A Case for Legalizing Matrimonial Contracts
The rising divorce rates has sparked an urgent debate for legalizing prenups in India . The Indian Institution of marriage historically and legally regarded as a sacrament rather than a mere contract and is facing a major shift . As there is a rapid increase in modern society due to dual income families, high net worth individuals, late marriages...
COMPULSORY LICENSING UNDER PATENT LAW : A BALANCING MECHANISM BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Abstract This research paper critically examines the doctrine of compulsory licensing as a legal mechanism that seeks to balance intellectual property (IP) rights with public interest, particularly in the context of access to medicines and essential technologies. Recognized under Article 31 of the TRIPS Agreement and codified within Section 84 and Section 92 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970,...
The Roots of Criminal Behaviour: How Family Background and Early Socialization Influence Criminal Minds and the Legal System
Introduction Crime does not exist in an empty space, it develops in the web of human relations and social experiences. To a certain degree, every criminality is the representation of the upbringing of a person, of his emotional conditioning and exposure to the society. Although the law discusses crime as a law breaking or law duty, criminology goes into...
Overcoming Visa Refusals Legally: What Makes a Strong Representation Letter & Appeal Case
AbstractVisa refusals can be discouraging, especially when they derail academic, professional, or personal plans. However, a refusal is rarely the final word. Many applicants successfully reverse refusals by filing a well-drafted representation letter (reconsideration request) or by pursuing an appeal where the law provides for one. This article explains the legal logic behind successful challenges, identifies the core elements...
The Principles of Natural Justice in Immigration Decisions: Are Visa Rejections Always Fair?
The principles of natural justice, embodied in the Latin maxims audi alteram partem (right to be heard) and nemo judex in causa sua (rule against bias), form the bedrock of fair administrative decision-making across legal systems worldwide. However, their application in immigration contexts remains contentious and inconsistent. This blog examines whether visa rejection decisions adequately uphold these fundamental principles,...
