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Testing CCTNS on the anvil of Puttaswamy’s triple test for privacy

On June 7, 2021 By Karishma Maria In Fundamental Rights, Privacy

The article tests if CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems) passes the triple test for privacy as discussed by the Supreme Court of India in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (9 Judge Bench – Privacy)

Why we must talk about Preventive Detention

On June 6, 2021 By Abhinav Sekhri In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, New Scholarship

Ed Note: Continuing our discussion on IJCL Volume 9, in this piece Abhinav Sekhri responds to Shrimoyee Ghosh’s critique of his Article on Preventive Detention. Read Shrimoyee’s Response Post here in which she suggests that …

Article 22 -Calling Time on Preventive Detention

On May 25, 2021 By Chitranksha Kumari In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, New Scholarship, Preventive Detention

Ed Note: As part of our New Scholarship Section, we have been inviting discussants to respond to specific articles. This is part of a series of posts discussing the public law themed research articles featured in Volume …

Analysing The State of Emergency in Myanmar: A Constitutional Perspective

On May 17, 2021 By Sourav Paul In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, International Law

“By general law, life and limb must be protected, yet often a limb must be amputated to save a life; but life is never wisely given to save a limb.” –Abraham Lincoln Introduction On February …

Analysing NEP Through Gendered Lens – Part II

On April 20, 2021 By Shraddha and Harshwardhan Pushkin Sharma In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, Gender Equality, Right to education

This is a two-part series on the analysis of the National Education Policy through gendered lines.

Analysing the National Education Policy through Gendered Lens – Part I

On April 10, 2021 By Shraddha and Harshwardhan Pushkin Sharma In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, Gender Equality, Right to education

The Union Cabinet of India has approved the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) for implementation. It is set to be the guiding document of India’s future education system, containing several innovative educational initiatives and reforms. …

The National Education Policy, 2020: Some Constitutional Concerns – Part II

On October 20, 2020 By Tanishk Goyal and Prannv Dhawan In Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, Legislation Analysis

In Part II of this 2-Part series, the authors outline the scheme of the National Education Policy, 2020 in light of the special constitutional provisions for minorities. They also divulge in the relationship between Part III and Part IV of the Constitution.

The National Education Policy, 2020: Some Constitutional Concerns – Part I

On October 19, 2020 By Tanishk Goyal and Prannv Dhawan In Constitutional Law, Federalism, Fundamental Rights

In Part I of this 2-Part series, the authors outline the scheme of the National Education Policy, 2020 in light of the special constitutional provisions for minorities. They also divulge in the relationship between Part III and Part IV of the Constitution.

Unfreedom of Press in Jammu and Kashmir: Media Policy, 2020

On October 8, 2020 By Anushree Verma In Constitutional Law, Free Speech, Freedom of Press, Fundamental Rights

In this piece, the author analyses the Jammu Kashmir Media Policy, 2020 in the backdrop of abuse of power by the government in the valley and comments on the constitutionality of the Policy.

Same-Sex Marriage: Examining the Move towards Legal Recognition

On October 5, 2020 By Mariyam Mayan In Equality, Explainer, Fundamental Rights

This piece examines the recent move towards legal recognition of same-sex marriage and the petitions filed in different High Courts. it also elaborates on the divergent arguments made in favour of and against the same.