Published on: 18th April, 2026 Authored By: Shah Um E Habiba Chembur Karnataka College of Law, University of Mumbai 1. Case Details Case Title: Ass’n for Democratic Reforms v. Union of IndiaCitation: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 880 of 2017, (2024) 5 SCC 1Court: Supreme Court of IndiaBench: D.Y. Chandrachud, CJI; Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, J.B. […]
Published On: April 18th 2026 Authored By: Trisha Goyal O. P. Jindal Global University Abstract The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) remains one of the most contested constitutional directives in India. Enshrined in Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy,[1] the UCC envisages a common set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, adoption, and
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Published On: April 18th 2026 Authored By: Shreya Dhawan Maharishi Markandeshwar deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala Abstract The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted to shield minors from sexual exploitation. However, its broad criminalisation of all sexual activity involving minors has resulted in the prosecution of consensual teenage
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Published on: 18th April 2026 Authored by: Ganisrika SASTRA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY Citation: 2025 INSC 273, Civil Appeal Nos. 3266–3267 of 2025 (Arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 13618–13619 of 2020 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: J.B. Pardiwala, Relevant Statutes / Key Provisions Section 17, Registration Act, 1908 Article 58, Limitation Act, 1963
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Published On: April 15th 2026 Authored By: Utkarsh Kaushik SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA Abstract This study examines the distribution of powers between the Union and the States within the Indian federal framework. The Indian Constitution has given rise to a unique federal structure described as “quasi-federal” or a “federation with a unitary
