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PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION – EMPOWERING JUSTICE

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Published On: 25th August, 2024 Authored By: Madhumitha A SASTRA Deemed University ABSTRACT Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India has revolutionized access to justice by allowing citizens and organizations to address societal issues through legal means. This article explores PIL’s impact on various fronts, including social justice, governance, and accountability. It discusses landmark cases that […]

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Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)

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Published on: 25th August, 2024 Authored By: Madhumitha A SASTRA Deemed University Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that decriminalized adultery by striking down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Below is a detailed case summary: CASE TITLE Joseph Shine v. Union

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Lata Singh v. State of U.P. & Another

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Published On: 24th August, 2024 Authored By: Shahida Parween Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Introduction The landmark case of Lata Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Another (AIR 2006 SC 2522) stands as a significant judicial pronouncement in the context of individual rights and societal norms in India. Decided by the Supreme Court of

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Queer Youth and Legal Protections Against Conversion Therapy

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Published On: 24th August, 2024 Authored By: Mimansa Joshi Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law , Punjab Abstract This article examines conversion therapy’s worldwide and Indian contexts as well as its effects on young LGBT people. It draws attention to the detrimental effects of conversion therapy, international attempts to outlaw the practice, and difficulties in

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Freedom of Speech and Expression in Social Media

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Published On: 23rd August, 2024 Authored By: Shravani Somnath Motgi School of Law, Mahindra University Introduction: Article 19(1) [1] of the Constitution guarantees certain fundamental rights, but the State has the power to restrict the exercise of these rights. Unless the state exercises its authority to enforce private rights for the public good, these rights

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