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...
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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...
Blurb: Building on the foundation laid by S.R. Bommai and the Article 370 judgment, this part analyses the “object and purpose” test as a standard for evaluating the constitutionality of...
Blurb: This piece critically examines the evolving scope of judicial review under Article 356, focusing on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the same in the Article 370 judgment. It explores the...
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 blog analyses the Mineral Area Development Authority decision, specifically analysing the question of when states can start taxing mining entities, along with an analysis of the doctrine of...
Short Summary:- In this piece, the author presents an overview of the way Article 327 and 329(a) have been interpreted, and proposes a harmonious construction of the two that enables courts to review...