Published On: 24th August 2025 Authored By: Divya Roy Bharati Vidyapeeth Abstract The right to free speech and expression is the foundation stone of a democracy. It is an indicator of a working and functioning democracy. Hate speech, on the other hand, lacks a clear and universally accepted definition. Anything can amount to hate speech […]
Published On: August 19th 2025 Authored By: Shruti Kumari Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College Pune Abstract The Indian Constitution, under Article 19(1)(a), grants citizens the essential right to freedom of speech and expression, an indispensable pillar of democratic governance. Yet, the rising use of speech that is inflammatory, divisive, or ideologically charged, whether in politics,
Published On: 16th August 2025 Authored By: Aritra Biswas LJD Law College, affiliated to University of Calcutta Abstract Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was enacted in 1983 to safeguard married women against cruelty, dowry harassment, and domestic violence. However, because the provision is non-bailable, cognizable, and non-compoundable, concerns have arisen regarding its
Published on 20th July 2025 Authored By: Shivani Panda SOA National Institute of Law INTRODUCTION The Chinmayee Jena vs. State of Odisha (2020) which is synonymously used also as Sonu Krishna Jena vs. State of Odisha, is a key judgement delivered by the Odisha High Court which put emphasis on the constitutional rights of transgender
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Published on 20th July 2025 Authored By: Janvi Hitendrabhai Bhadeshiya GLS University Case citation: (2019) 3 SCC 39, AIR 2018 SC 4898 Name of the Court: Supreme Court of India Month/Year:Â September 2018 Brief Facts of the case:Â The case revolved around the challenge to the constitutionality of Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code
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