Reign of Justice
There are times when one feels proud to be a part of the legal profession. One such moment has come due to a recent judgment passed by a bench of the Madras High Court. The judgement was authored by J. G.R Swaminathan.
Continue reading “Marriage Between a Male And a Trans-woman is a Valid Marriage”
(The Article was first published on December 22, 2019)
In the past few days, there has been unrest in the country over two actions of the parliament i.e firstly, due to introduction of a law called Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), which deals with granting of citizenship to refugees, and secondly, due to the declaration that India will soon have a register of citizens (NRC) where all citizens will have to prove their citizenship with documentary evidence.
Continue reading “CAA and NRC – A Dissent on Grounds of Equality and Fraternity”In view of ensuring ‘Right to Health’, adequate medical facilities and an adequate number of doctors in the rural areas, an important order has been passed by the Patna High Court in the current circumstances of a ‘Pandemic’. The Order is in line with judiciaries endeavor to fulfill its obligation towards securing social justice for the poor and especially for the people living in rural parts of our country.
Continue reading “Academic Merit of the candidate must also reckon the services rendered for the Common Good”
In the countless cases of rape and sexual assault that we encounter as lawyers, victims often find themselves grappling with confusion and uncertainty. They’re unsure of what to do, what to expect, and the rationale behind each step in both the pre-trial and trial stages. This lack of legal orientation and guidance breeds immense anxiety, leaving victims vulnerable to exploitation as they seek even the most basic legal information. Essential rights—such as timely access to an FIR, support during testimony, compensation, and free medical treatment—are frequently withheld, compounding the trauma they’ve already endured.
Continue reading “Saving Gudiya: Laws, Rights of Victim, Role of Government, Judiciary, and Society”
The real competency test for the Nation isn’t ordering lock-down – it’s coming out of it.
Continue reading ““I Just Want to Go Home”–The Migrant Crisis and The Judiciary”
It’s for the first time in the history of our planet that the entire Humankind is together and is focused on fighting with one problem.
Continue reading “Pandemic – ‘Nationwide Lock-down’ A Tale of Caution & Hope”
In the tapestry of legal history, there are moments that echo with resonance, revealing the courage of those who refuse to be silenced. Consider the words of Francis Bacon, who likened judges to “Lions under the throne,” guardians of justice and truth. Yet, as time unfurled its chapters, another narrative emerged. In the famous Second World War case of Liversidge v Anderson, where Lord Atkin delivered his powerful dissenting speech, he commented on the arguments of the lawyers and stated that this level of reasoning would have been acceptable to the Court of Kings Bench in the time of Charles I (a monarchy) but not in a democracy! sadly, this reasoning was accepted by all of his brother judges. The subjective interpretation adopted by his brother judges who were then pleasing to politicians provoked a letter to Lord Atkin from Mr Justice Wintringham Stable. The letter expressed approval of Lord Atkin’s dissent, and then added:
Groundwater use in India has increased tremendously over the last few decades. It has become the most important source of freshwater for almost all *46 uses. It has been estimated that around 60 per cent of the irrigated agriculture depends upon groundwater and more than 80 per cent of drinking water needs are met by groundwater.2 Continue reading “Law regarding Groundwater”
INTRODUCTION
Girish Kasaravalli’s movie ‘Dweepa’ or ‘the Island’ showcases the narrative of a family that refuses to leave an island despite the construction of a dam. In a scene, the protagonist is seen negotiating for compensation for the loss of the sacred temple that his family has been serving in for generations. The compensation officer dismisses the claim on the basis that the family does not have documentation of ownership Continue reading “Forest rights – CHANGING TERRAIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP IN INDIA’S FORESTS”
In Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India, WP (C) No. 193 of 2016, J. Lokur directed the Government to ensure that elderly people’s rights under Article 21 are properly enforced. In his opening statement, Justice Lokur reiterated his position in these terms: Continue reading “Social justice bench- remembering J. Lokur”
The unawareness and lack of education regarding the difference between hemp and recreational cannabis and the political link between the two, is impeding Himachal Pradesh’s ability to cash in on the biggest upcoming industries around cannabis in the world. Hemp cultivation has become green gold in countries like China and the United States of America. Continue reading “Legalising “Medical Cannabis” & “Industrial hemp” in Himalayas. — Part 1”
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