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Climate Change Laws and Policies: Global and National Perspectives

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Published On: September 28th 2025 Authored By: Ankit N.K. Saxena Nari Gursahani Law College, Mumbai Abstract Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, requiring comprehensive legal and policy responses at both international and national levels. This article examines the evolution of climate change legislation and policy frameworks, analyzing India’s […]

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

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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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WAQF AMENDMENT BILL, 2025

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Published On: September 27th 2025 Authored By: Shivani Verma INTRODUCTION Waqf is an Islamic practice dedicated to religious and charitable purposes. The concept of waqf originated in the 7th century CE and represents one of the most important branches of Muslim law, arising with the advent of Islamic jurisprudence. While the Quran does not explicitly

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Custodial Violence in India: Legal Safeguards and Judicial Responses

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

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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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