Condonation Of Delay In The NIA Act: A Tale Beyond 90 Days

The notion of condonation of delay encompasses the discretionary power of a court to extend the prescribed time limit for filing an appeal or application. It pertains to the mechanism by which a court may grant clemency for the delay in submitting an appeal or application beyond the stipulated timeframe. This concept acknowledges that valid justifications or extraordinary circumstances may sometimes impede the timely filing by the concerned parties. By acknowledging the necessity for...

The Curious Case Of Fetal Viability

The nucleus of the concept of abortion lies in the debate of the rights of an unborn child as against the rights of women to bodily autonomy and exercising one’s choice. It was only in the 20th century that the rights of women started encompassing the idea of “bodily autonomy and reproductive choice”. In the last 30 years, over 60 countries have made strides with respect to framing abortion laws and overlooking its effective implementation. The laws vary with respect to the requirement of...

Subway Vs. Suberb: The Deceptive Similarity In Trademark Law

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are often granted to intellectual property creators in order to protect their rights for their innovations. In contrast to other IPs, the fundamental objective of granting one business exclusive rights to an identifiable name or symbol is for the convenience of the general population. Any term, phrase, artwork, or style that serves as an identification for a company in the market and sets it distinct from its competitors is considered a trademark....

Navigating The Jurisprudence Of Obscenity Laws In And Around India: An Examination Of Legal Interpretations

In a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court, dated October 12, 2023, it was held that provocative dance performances and suggestive gestures by women do not constitute "obscene" or "immoral" acts. This decision came almost a year after the Delhi High Court's order, dated November 30, 2022, which restrained social media platforms from circulating an explicit video involving a judicial officer. In a related incident, popular actor Ranveer Singh faced questioning by the Mumbai Police due to...

Harmonizing Justice: A New Mediation Law For India

Mediation has historically played a pivotal role in addressing conflicts within our diverse Indian society. Given the inevitability of disputes in a multifaceted culture like ours, mediation has stood as a testament to the faith people place in its effectiveness.However, an intriguing transformation is underway, as this ancient practice evolves into more than just a customary approach. The introduction of a new Mediation Act marks a significant departure from tradition, ushering in a genuine...

The Indian Space Program

The space community has been at the forefront of groundbreaking ideas, and the discussions have become larger, better, and more rigorous with each iteration of the space dialogue. The Indian space research programme stretches back to the 1960s, but it has rose to prominence in the twenty-first century with successful missions to the Moon and Mars. Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reflect on previous accomplishments and outline their future objectives.The launch...

Jeffery Dahmer Under The Glasses Of Criminology

Jeffrey Dahmer was born in 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents worked as a teletype machine instructor and a chemist. As per the documentary it is evident that Dahmer was a psychologically challenged individual which could also have been because of the household he was in as a child. It has been stated that he was neglected as a child. His mother suffered from depression and had attempted suicide, he had noticed for most of his childhood violence at his house as a normalcy. Later,...

Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On Women Reproductive Rights And Healthcare

Reproductive healthcare is an essential part of women's health and rights, and technological advancements have the potential to completely transform the industry. Reproductive rights and healthcare are becoming more complex and nuanced, raising serious ethical and security issues that need to be properly explored. Gene editing, which enables scientists to tweak genes to eliminate hereditary illnesses or increase particular qualities, is one of the most important advancements in...

Role Of Lok Adalats In Promoting Access To Justice

Cases drag on for prolonged periods of time because of the long queue and backlog of pending cases that have clogged the Court System. In this situation, the classical phrase ‘Justice deferred is justice undone’ applies. As a result, the idea of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was developed.ADR seeks to offer people with alternate methods of pursuing justice, like the title itself implies. Under Section 89 of the ‘Code of Civil Procedure’ (CPC), some methods of dispute resolution...

Advocates Protection Act – A Much Needed Safeguard To Protect The Beacon Of Rule Of Law

The recent case of brutal murder of an advocate Virendra Kumar in Delhi has once again ignited a question of security of advocates in India. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in crimes against advocates in India. There are many instances like murder of Jugraj Chauhan in Jodhpur; murder of Darvesh Yadav, the first woman president of Agra bar council; murder of Devji Maheshwari, a lawyer from Dalit community, in his office in Kutch, Gujarat; murder of high court advocate...

Evolving Dimensions of Federalism in India: An Appraisal

Federalism requires the division of constitutional and political power, i.e. the ability to govern at two levels; however, a state may also contain local governments. Every federal system requires a division of powers between the federal and state governments, each of which is autonomous and not subservient to the other. Power has been divided between the centre and the states to avoid anarchy and conflict between the two competing jurisdictions, and the division of power is one of the most...

The Rise Of Data Centres In India: Exploring The Growth And Challenges

During recent years, the Indian Data Centre(DC) industry is expanding rapidly. India has become a fast-growing DC hub pursuant to a massive and growing internet userbase, explosion of data, and establishment of a favourable environment through the government's Digital India initiative. A Data Centre is a dedicated secure space within a building/ centralized location where computing and networking equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing, or...