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ACCENTUATING THE DECLINE OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF ITS IMPACT ON SLUM WOMEN
Dr. Sovana Mukherjee, Assistant Professor in Sociology, Durgapur Institute of Legal Studies, Affiliated to Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol ABSTRACT Â Â Â Â Â Â This sociological study delves into the lives of female slum inhabitants in India, uncovering the intricacies of their experiences and the ways in which they navigate the complexities of poverty, gender-based violence, and social exclusion. Through a qualitative research design, this study explores the intersection of gend
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2 hours ago25 min read
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UNVEILING THE SILENT SUFFERINGS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FOOD SECURITY – A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Abdul Munim Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, The ICFAI University, Tripura T. A. Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Ajmal Law College, Hojai  ABSTRACT       Food security and gender-based violence (GBV) are two important concerns that intricately interact, yet little is known about how they are related. This study aims to clarify the complex relationship between gender-based violence and food security, bringing attention to the pain that many people go unnotice
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2 hours ago20 min read
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MARITAL RAPE UNDER THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN INDIA
Mr. Kartikey Mishra, Student, LLM, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad Ms. Namrata Mishra, Student, 4 th  Year B.A. LL.B.  Jiwaji University, Gwalior   ABSTRACT   The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) was introduced with the objective of modernising India’s criminal law and replacing the colonial Indian Penal Code, 1860. However, Section 63 of the BNS continues to preserve the marital-rape exception, stipulating that sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, provide
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2 hours ago13 min read
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Adish Jain, LLM Scholar and Researcher, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad  ABSTRACT  This research analysis the implementation of UNHRC Resolution 51/12, specifically focusing on capacity-building efforts to incorporate human rights principles into local governance structures. Research is important since local governments are the primary stakeholder institutions, and their human rights capacity, or lack thereof, will determine if genuine integration can take place. The re
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2 hours ago11 min read
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A SOCIO LEGAL STUDY OF DIVORCE CASES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KAMRUP METRO AND HOJAI DISTRICT
Nowadays it has been seen that the Indian society has witnessed an upsurge   in divorce. One of the driving reason behind these divorces are found to be domestic violence by the husband or the in laws of the wife. Reports say that India traditionally has one of the lowest divorce rates globally at approximately 1% of marriages but this figure is steadily increasing. Domestic violence has emerged as one of the leading causes of divorce in India. According to the national fami
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2 hours ago7 min read
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TRANSFORMATIVE CONSTITUTIONALISM : A STUDY OF INDIA’S EVOLVING CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY
Transformative constitutionalism represents the idea that a Constitution is not merely a legal document but a living, evolving framework aimed at achieving deep social change. It reflects the belief that constitutional law must function as an instrument to transform society from conditions of inequality, exclusion, and oppression toward liberty, dignity, and justice. Though the term originated in post-apartheid South Africa, its resonance in India has been profound and distin
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2 hours ago39 min read
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RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN: WRONGFUL LIFE AND PRENATAL INJURY IN INDIA, NETHERLANDS AND GERMANY
This paper analyses the rights conferred to the unborn in Germany, Netherlands and India by analysing the adjudication on wrongful life and prenatal injury cases in these jurisdictions. The analysis reveals striking differences in the adjudication on wrongful life, Germany, prioritizing principles of human dignity, strongly opposes such claims, a view echoed in India and most common law jurisdictions. Netherlands on the other hand adopts a more liberal, welfare based approach
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2 hours ago12 min read
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AI-DRIVEN APPROACHES IN DIGITAL FORENSICS: ENHANCING ACCURACY, EFFICIENCY, AND JUDICIAL INTEGRITY IN THE ERA OF CYBERCRIME AND DATA PROLIFERATION
The rapid advancement of technology has transformed the nature of crime, leading to an increasing reliance on digital evidence in modern criminal investigations. Digital forensics—the scientific process of collecting, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence—plays a crucial role in ensuring justice in the digital era. However, the massive growth in data volume, complexity of cybercrimes, and sophistication of attackers have made traditional forensic methods insufficient.
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2 hours ago29 min read
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EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIA’S POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN ADDRESSING AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI-NCR: LESSONS FROM LOCKDOWN AND NCAP IMPLEMENTATION
Breathing in Delhi has become an effort of endurance rather than ease, reflecting the fundamental crisis of air governance in India’s capital. This study assesses the efficacy of India's legislative and regulatory framework in addressing air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region, focusing on the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite progressive environmental laws and judicial vigilance, Delhi’s air quality continues to det
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3 hours ago20 min read
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