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Hate Speech and Freedom of Expression: Legal Boundaries, Ways to Balance and Judicial Interpretations

Published On: September 27th 2025 Authored By: Akshat Aryan Amity Law School Introduction Freedom of speech and expression is one of the most important rights in a democracy. It is not merely a right but the heart and soul of any participatory democracy. In the case Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras (1950)[1], Chief Justice […]

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Custodial Violence in India: Legal Safeguards and Judicial Responses

Published On: September 27th 2025 Authored By: Snigdho Dhar University of Engineering and Management ABSTRACT Custodial violence represents a grave human rights concern in India, involving physical, psychological, or sexual harm inflicted on individuals in police or judicial custody. This article examines the legal safeguards and judicial responses to custodial violence in India, highlighting the

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Custodial Violence in India: Legal Safeguards and Judicial Responses

Published On: September 27th 2025 Authored By: Ankit Narendra Kumar Saxena Nari Gursahani Law College Abstract Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty to each and every person in the country. Custodial violence not only takes away the fundamental right to life but also viciously violates human dignity.

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Case Summary: State of Orissa v. Ram Bahadur Thapa (1959)

Published On: September 26th 2025 Authored By: Yashika Kaushik Aamna Law College, CCSU affiliated Introduction State of Orissa v. Ram Bahadur Thapa is a landmark judgment in Indian criminal law that intricately analyzes the defense of mistake of fact under Section 79 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stands out for its consideration

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