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Case Summary: Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

Published on: 23rd December, 2025 Authored by: Kavya Gupta Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune The 1985 Supreme Court judgment in Olga Tellis & Ors. v. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.[1] stands as a watershed moment in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. For the first time, the Court explicitly recognized that the right to livelihood is an […]

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ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE AND ARTICLE 21 : CONSTITUTIONAL LINK BETWEENRIGHT TO LIFE AND RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENT

Published on: 22nd December, 2025 Authored by: Khushi Adyalkar Indian Law Society Law College, Pune Abstract The environment is essential for the survival of all living organisms, yet in daily life, environmental needs are often neglected. Recognizing the constitutional provisions made for the preservation and conservation of the environment is crucial. This article examines the

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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability and Reforms

Published on 15th August 2025 Authored By: Shivangi Sundaram GJ Advani Law College, University of Mumbai ABSTRACT Custodial deaths in India expose deep institutional pathologies beyond legal gaps, rooted in colonial-era policing mentalities and systemic impunity. Forensic analyses reveal consistent evidence suppression: 60% of deaths occur before judicial remand (NCRB 2000–2020), with medical reports often

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Death Penalty in India: Judicial Trends and Human Rights Concerns

Published on 15th July 2025 Authored By: Drashti Jain Sage University Indore Introduction The practice of capital punishment in India continues to spark considerable debate, as the legal community and human rights advocates grapple with balancing the principles of justice against the protection of fundamental rights. Although the death penalty remains a legal form of

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