Blurb: This blog discusses the inadequacy of the current refugee law framework in addressing the pressing issue of climate refugees. It subsequently discusses the imminent need to develop regional...
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Blurb: This blog discusses the inadequacy of the current refugee law framework in addressing the pressing issue of climate refugees. It subsequently discusses the imminent need to develop regional...
A fortnightly feature inspired by I-CONnect’s weekly “What’s New in Public Law” feature that addresses the lacuna of a one-stop-shop public law newsletter in the Indian legal...
The NGT has recently been forwarding its orders to the ED directing investigation into environmental offences under the PMLA. Building on this development, the author has attempted to draw upon a...
Wild Gains and Dirty Deals: Tackling Environmental Crime through Anti-Money-Laundering Laws [Part I]
The NGT has recently been forwarding its orders to the ED directing investigation into environmental offences under the PMLA. Building on this development, the author has attempted to draw upon a...
Blurb: The Essential Religious Practices (ERP) Test is scheduled to be reviewed by the Supreme Court of India. This piece highlights the inadequacies of the ERP Doctrine, and argues for a change...
Summary: In this piece, we continue the discussion on Prof. Nivedita Menon’s latest book, Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South. The summary of the book by Prof...
The blog examines the role of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, which faced opposition for allegedly violating constitutional guarantees. It argues...
The blog examines the role of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, which faced opposition for allegedly violating constitutional guarantees. It argues...
Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice, in consultation with the Election Commission of India, amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The stated purpose of this amendment is...
Blurb: The article advocates extending euthanasia to non-terminally ill patients, emphasizing autonomy and dignity under Article 21. Critiquing current laws, it highlights ethical dilemmas and...
Summary: The LAOT Team is delighted to bring our readers a book discussion on Prof. Nivedita Menon’s latest book, Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South. Over the...
In this piece, the author revisits the legacy of Bhulabhai Desai and his masterful defense at the Indian National Army Trials of 1945, exploring how Bhulabhai’s arguments not only reframed the INA’s...