In this post, the author seeks to discuss the Drone Policy of India. He elaborates on the technicalities of different categories of drones as well as the policy framed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Furthermore, he discusses the pros and cons of legalisation of drones in India Continue reading Eyes in the Sky: The New Drone Policy in India
In this post, Varun Rao seeks to rebut the non-applicability of the Limitation Act in tribunals. He puts forward a two-pronged argument, supported with case laws, revolving around the tribunals’ close nexus to courts themselves, and taking a liberal approach to the Limitation Act. Continue reading Application of the Limitation Act to Proceedings before Tribunals
In this post the author seeks to discuss the pivotal role played by a Public Prosecutor in the criminal justice system. He further sheds light on the ambiguities in its definition and provides various guidelines to rectify the loopholes and protect the integrity of the office. Continue reading Office of Public Prosecutor: A Much Needed Clarity
In the latest post, the authors examine how the decisions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court have been flouted by authorities to make unlawful arrests under struck down laws, and illustrate it with the recent case of a BJP activist being arrested for sharing a morphed image of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on social media. They discuss the possible reasons behind such arrests and propose solutions to prevent such practices in future. Continue reading Shreya Singhal case and its Enforceability: A Failed Attempt by the Supreme Court to Save Freedom of Speech and Expression
In the latest post, the authors seek to discuss the sudden downfall of the debt-laden Jet Airways. They shed light on the current situation of the airline and the forthcoming opportunities and obstacles in its way to resume the aviation services. Continue reading Jet in the Tribunal: Viability of the Resolution for the Service Industry
In the latest post, Akash attempts to analyse the debate surrounding women’s right to abort, takes in review the existing state of affairs in the United States with respect to existing laws placing restrictions on women’s choice, and propounds the argument of their autonomy. Continue reading The Right to Abort: An Argument for Autonomy
In the latest post, Yash Vardhan Aggarwal throws light on how in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, India’s next step should be to internationally isolate Pakistan as a state-sponsor for terrorism. He further elucidates how India now has to right under international law to sever diplomatic ties with Pakistan and impose economic sanctions. Continue reading India has the Right under International Law to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Pakistan
In the latest post, Swapnil discusses how the amendments proposed for the Indian Forest Act, 1927, seek to entrust the forest bureaucracy with arbitrary power, and how they fall foul of the attempts made to curb colonial power. She emphasizes on the need for further amendments to ensure that the laws that come into force are indeed a portrayal of the welfare of citizens, and provides solutions for combating the various issues highlighted in the article. Continue reading Amendment to Indian Forest Act: Another Pawn in the Game of Elections?
In this essay, Yekalo Ghebremicael writes on the application of the principles of International Humanitarian Law to cyber-attacks. Continue reading Cyberwarfare in the Context of International Humanitarian Law
In the latest post, Aditya Sethi writes on the validity of simultaneous elections at the National and the State level in the light of the constitutional framework. Continue reading One Nation One Poll: A Complicated but not a Far Fetched Proposition
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