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Political Ecology in Climate Change and India’s climate diplomacy
Read more: Political Ecology in Climate Change and India’s climate diplomacyClimate change is not only restricted to environmental issues but is also deeply intertwined with the polity and economics of countries. India, as the voice of the global South has been an assertive player in the tense dynamics of navigating the complex solutions to global warming, remarkably showcasing in the last COP meeting in the…
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Inclusive Governance: Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Legislations Against Women
Read more: Inclusive Governance: Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Legislations Against WomenGender discrimination is a rampant issue in India despite the existing legislation which includes unequal pay, limited career advancement opportunities and harassment. Strengthening anti-discrimination legislation is crucial to address these systematic inequalities and promote a fair and inclusive work environment. This paper examines the existing anti-discrimination legislation to protect women in the workplace, focusing on…
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Can Iran-US Ties Witness Any Improvement Under Masoud Pezeshkian’s Presidency?
Read more: Can Iran-US Ties Witness Any Improvement Under Masoud Pezeshkian’s Presidency?ran-US ties have witnessed a steady deterioration since the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal/Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, during the Donald Trump Administration. The Biden Administration made attempts to reduce strains and revive the JCPOA, but Iran’s nuclear program – in violation of the terms of the JCPOA/Iran nuclear deal…
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Intimate Partner Violence in India
Read more: Intimate Partner Violence in IndiaIndia stands at 122 in the Gender Inequality Index and 135 in the Global Gender Gap Index. What have we done to improve this? What have we done to make our women feel safe inside and outside their homes? How does one measure and establish consent to prove it effectively in a court of law?…
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Beyond Decriminalization: The Fight for Marriage Equality in India
Read more: Beyond Decriminalization: The Fight for Marriage Equality in IndiaSupriyo v. Union of India (2023) addresses the freedom of marriage for LGBTQIA+ people in India. The Supreme Court heard cases requesting that same-sex marriage be recognized under constitutional protections after homosexuality was decriminalized. By a vote of 3:2, the Court rejected this right, recognizing the legitimacy of queerness and the court’s jurisdiction to consider…
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Prison Reforms Through the Indian Legal System
Read more: Prison Reforms Through the Indian Legal SystemIt is a popular saying in most courts that if a Judge continuously denies bail or gives harsh punishments, they must be sent for a prison visit. After the Judge comes back, they will surely be more lenient in their verdicts because of the inhumane conditions that the prisoners live in. Many issues come to…
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EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND UNIVERSALITY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: A MIDDLE-EASTERN PERSPECTIVE
Read more: EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND UNIVERSALITY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: A MIDDLE-EASTERN PERSPECTIVEAbstract: This article argues that Public International Law is rendered ineffective due to its vague nature which is entrenched in its claims of universality. It critiques how international law’s Eurocentric foundations, rooted in Western moral traditions, marginalise the diverse value systems of non-Western societies like those in the Middle East. The Israel-Hamas conflict highlights the…
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Interim Budget 2024-25: Sustainable Development and Climate Action
Read more: Interim Budget 2024-25: Sustainable Development and Climate ActionThe Interim Budget 2024-25 of India represents a strategic roadmap toward sustainable development and climate action, encompassing a range of initiatives aimed at mitigating environmental challenges while fostering economic growth. Central to this vision is the Blue Economy 2.0 agenda, emphasising sustainable coastal development and livelihood support for millions engaged in fisheries and allied activities.…
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ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION: UNIFORMITY OR PLOY?
Read more: ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION: UNIFORMITY OR PLOY?Is the contentious idea of “one nation, one election” by the Ramnath Kovind Committee – the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections on March 14, 2024, a risk worth taking in India? The central apprehension stems from its constitutional vulnerability in the domain of federalism. Under this framework, state legislatures must align their terms with those…
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The Nazi Olympics
Read more: The Nazi OlympicsPierre de Coubertin, the founder of the Olympics, believed that the Games were beyond physical and mental displays of excellence. Rather he considered themcapable of acting as a bridge to friendly relationships between states, which can nurture mutual respect and understanding. His revolutionary words still echo in the Olympics slogan played today-‘Excellence, Respect, and Friendship’.…
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Holiday Season and Stock Market Performance: Examining Patterns and Investor Behaviour
Read more: Holiday Season and Stock Market Performance: Examining Patterns and Investor BehaviourThis paper delves into the dynamics of holiday season anomalies in global equity markets, focusing on diverse phenomena such as the Santa Claus rally and the January effect. Utilizing historical data spanning decades, we examine the behaviour of major indexes including the S&P 500, FT30, Nikkei 225, and Nifty 50 during holiday periods. Our analysis…
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Navigating Challenges: Technology in Criminal Trials under BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)
Read more: Navigating Challenges: Technology in Criminal Trials under BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)The newly introduced draft of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which might replace CrPC will substantially change the procedure of Indian criminal trials with the inclusion of technology. The BNSS widely mentions the term “electronic communication” and its uses, starting from the pre-trial stage of an “FIR” to the trial stage of “examination of witness.”…
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