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Public Policy

State Domicile Reservation In NLUs- A Jurisprudential Analysis

Since the introduction of state domicile reservation in National Law Universities [Hereinafter ‘NLU’ or ‘NLUs’] such as NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLUO Cuttack, it is on upsurge with currently ten NLUs having 50% and seven other NLUs having more than 20% reservation.[i]  Recently, NLU Delhi introduced a 50% reservation for the students of Delhi applicable from the year 2020.[ii]NALSAR Hyderabad and NUJS Kolkata, also, have … Continue reading State Domicile Reservation In NLUs- A Jurisprudential Analysis

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Constitution, Opinion, Public Policy

Exclusivity of judges in the judicial appointments: A necessary evil?

A bare reading of the Constituent Assembly debates will be enough for anyone to get a feel of the worries and anxieties faced by the founding fathers of our constitution while discussing the issues relating to appointment of judges. Mr. TT Krishnamachari was right in raising the concern that the motive is not to make an Imperium in Imperio.[1] He stressed on the fact that … Continue reading Exclusivity of judges in the judicial appointments: A necessary evil?

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Opinion, Public Policy

End The Crime Not The Criminal: The Right To Be Forgiven in Indian Law

“a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.”[i] In a world of sweet roses and penal offences, every person commits a crime whether knowingly or unknowingly. Living in the 21st century we cannot deny the fact that crime is an integral part of society, even … Continue reading End The Crime Not The Criminal: The Right To Be Forgiven in Indian Law

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Constitution, Public Policy

Obligation to stand-up during National Anthem: Is it necessary?

Patriotism in India fosters a serious debate regarding its characterisation. Anyone who does not agree with the views of the majority is often branded as a traitor. The recent viral video of some movie goers in Bengaluru being hounded for their refusal to stand during the playing of the national anthem before the screening of the movie, brings to the fore this dilemma on patriotic … Continue reading Obligation to stand-up during National Anthem: Is it necessary?

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Public Policy

Environmental Challenges before Modi Government: Analysis

This time Modi Government (2.0) during elections had included climate change in its manifesto which made it first national party to include climate challenge in its manifesto. This year the campaign named “No Water No Votes” was started where people of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh decided to boycott election via democratic means in order to send a clear message to the politicians. With the demand … Continue reading Environmental Challenges before Modi Government: Analysis

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