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Role of Judiciary in Environmental Protection: A Study of Landmark Judgments

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Published on 26th August 2025 Authored By: Yashika Kaushik Aamna law college, CCSU affiliated Introduction India, currently recognized as the world’s third-largest economy and one of the fastest-growing, faces the intricate challenge of balancing economic development with sustainable environmental management. As a nation blessed with rich biodiversity—home to a vast array of wildlife and numerous […]

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“Custodial Deaths in India: Broken System, Absent Accountability, and the Road to Reform”

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Published on 16th August 2025 Authored By: Meetali Kothari Banasthali Vidyapith Abstract India’s custodial deaths reveal a deeply flawed criminal justice system, marked by a lack of accountability, institutional impunity, and systemic torture. Despite constitutional safeguards and court interventions, custodial violence persists, disproportionately affecting marginalised groups. This article examines the laws governing deaths in custody

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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability and Reforms

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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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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability, and Reforms

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Published on 08th August 2025 Authored By: Riddhi Nilesh Joshi Kirit P Mehta School of Law, NMIMS Abstract Custodial deaths have long posed a serious challenge to the Indian criminal justice system, testing its commitment to accountability, due process and the protection of fundamental rights. Despite constitutional guarantees such as Articles 20 and 21, incidents

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Death Penalty in India: Judicial Trends and Human Rights Concerns

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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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