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Impact of Technology in GST and Indirect Taxation Regime within the Indian Subcontinent
Read more: Impact of Technology in GST and Indirect Taxation Regime within the Indian SubcontinentTax administration in essence refers to the task of implementing tax law whether direct or indirect in any country in order to utilize its full potential. The use of technology to advance the objective and intent of indirect tax can greatly help any nation wherein the taxpayer does not have to manually file their taxes…
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Sikkim: The Indian Tax Haven
Read more: Sikkim: The Indian Tax HavenThrough this article, the author will be bringing to light the special tax regime followed in the Indian state of Sikkim, and present how the central government can attempt to combat the potential for fraud due to Sikkim’s special tax status.
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Beyond the Law: How Indian schools can Fight the Battle against Child Sexual Abuse in India
Read more: Beyond the Law: How Indian schools can Fight the Battle against Child Sexual Abuse in IndiaMillions of unheard voices of children in India suffer the devastating trauma caused by child sexual abuse. Despite legal measures to address the issue, the stigma coupled with the lack of awareness surrounding the issue exacerbates the situation. This article explores the role schools in India can play in bridging the policy gap between legislation…
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The Role of Soft Power in International Relations
Read more: The Role of Soft Power in International RelationsSoft power refers to the ability of a country to influence others through its cultural, ideological, and societal appeal, rather than relying on coercion or military might. It can be used to shape public opinion, build alliances, and achieve foreign policy goals without resorting to force. The article delves into the concept to understand how…
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UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE TWO-FINGER TEST: WITH RESPECT TO LANDMARK JUDGEMENTS
Read more: UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE TWO-FINGER TEST: WITH RESPECT TO LANDMARK JUDGEMENTSThe two-finger test was held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the year 2013. However, it is still prevalent in many parts of the country and is still practised by medical and police personnel time and again. This paper will delve into the history of the test and analyse how this patriarchal test came into…
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Devil’s Advocado: How A Country’s Access to Avocado Consumption Can Reveal its Pitiful State of Affairs
Read more: Devil’s Advocado: How A Country’s Access to Avocado Consumption Can Reveal its Pitiful State of AffairsThe Big Mac Index, coined by The Economist in 1986, is a measure of a country’s purchasing power and economic stability. But could this burgernomics be replaced by a more nuanced avoconomics to use a country’s access to avocado consumption as a glimpse into its socio-economic state of affairs?
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Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract Law
Read more: Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract LawThe principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda is a fundamental concept in international law that governs the way nations enter into and abide by their commitments under international agreements. Translated from Latin as “agreements must be kept,” this principle reflects the notion that parties to an international agreement are bound by their promises and must honour…
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Russia’s Manifest Destiny
Read more: Russia’s Manifest DestinyThe Ukraine-Russia war has brought the immigration issue to the forefront of European Union (EU) politics. What has followed is a right-wing populist resurgence in European countries that has threatened the progress made in the last couple of years. It becomes necessary for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to seek alliances from these nations…
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EXPLORING THE GURU-CHELA RELATIONSHIP: HIERARCHIES HAUNTING THE GHARANAS
Read more: EXPLORING THE GURU-CHELA RELATIONSHIP: HIERARCHIES HAUNTING THE GHARANASThis article primarily focuses on the intersectionality of the Hij̣rā as a culture with the caste and class dominations that exist within the community. It also delves into the Guru-Chela system as a custom of inheritance which remains uncodified without legal recognition to date.
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Against Political Correctness
Read more: Against Political CorrectnessThe concept of political correctness (PC) seems like the perfect panacea to the perils of contemporary society. However, a closer inspection reveals the limits and absurdities of PC. Through the case study of the term “mentally retarded”, it becomes clear that politically correct language is entirely constitutive of euphemisms and its perpetuation prevents from addressing…
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The Battle for Same-Sex Marriage in India: Tracing the History of Homosexuality and Marriage in Indian Society
Read more: The Battle for Same-Sex Marriage in India: Tracing the History of Homosexuality and Marriage in Indian SocietyBy: Nishtha Aggarwal Abstract: Despite a recent shift towards greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights, same-sexmarriage remains illegal in India. The article examines the current legal and social landscapesurrounding the issue, as well as the activism and advocacy efforts of the LGBTQ+ communityand its allies. The article argues that the struggle for same-sex marriage in India…
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Cultural Anxieties, Jennifer’s Body and Bulbbul
Read more: Cultural Anxieties, Jennifer’s Body and BulbbulThe objective of this article is to identify and elaborate on the cultural anxieties that are coded in two feminist cult classic movies; Jennifer’s Body and Bulbbul.
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