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Choked, Torn and Bleached: The Global Bioeconomies of the Female Body
Read more: Choked, Torn and Bleached: The Global Bioeconomies of the Female BodyBy – Sujal Bamal Abstract A preference that is established on the obsession of molding the female body to soothe the male gaze is a system of control disguised as beauty. Rooted in gendered, economic and cultural power, aesthetic standards emerge at the start of every decade and the female anatomy serves as the canvas…
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Opportunity Costs in War-Torn States: Defence Spending vs. Social Welfare
Read more: Opportunity Costs in War-Torn States: Defence Spending vs. Social WelfareA critical examination of the allocation of resources in conflict areas By – Soha Khan Abstract It is truism that the money spent on defense systems cannot be used for other needs. In conflict-ridden States, one of the biggest concerns is deciding the opportunity cost of choosing defense spending over social welfare. These are perennial…
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The Leeches of Lakshadweep
Read more: The Leeches of LakshadweepBy – Sahithi Shukla Abstract This article explores the insidious ways in which the law has been weaponised for control in Lakshadweep. Amidst the media furore that erupted in 2021 about Lakshadweep and its newfound potential to become a tourist hotspot rivalling the Maldives, the silent process of urbanising and sanitising the island had begun.…
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TRIAL-IN-ABSENTIA: A Necessity or Shortcut to Conviction?
Read more: TRIAL-IN-ABSENTIA: A Necessity or Shortcut to Conviction?By – Srisoniya Subramoniam Abstract “No man shall be condemned unheard.” While an ideal justice system strives to hear both parties, giving them equal opportunities to establish their innocence, the BNSS’s (Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, hereinafter, BNSS) regime simply fails to do so. Despite the core tenet of the Indian criminal justice system being a…
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Political Satire Under Siege: The Legal Limits of Free Speech and Defamation in India
Read more: Political Satire Under Siege: The Legal Limits of Free Speech and Defamation in IndiaBy – Sai Ruchitha Abstract This article critically examines the shrinking space for political satire in India, with a focus on the legal controversy surrounding the comedian Kunal Kamra. It explores the jurisprudence around defamation, contempt of court, and the cultural chill on satire in light of Kamra’s experiences. One of his satirical remarks regarding…
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Culture, Capital, Commodity: On Shillong’s Mawphlang Forests and the Dangers of Ecotourism
Read more: Culture, Capital, Commodity: On Shillong’s Mawphlang Forests and the Dangers of EcotourismBy – Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract The 1996 ecotourism initiatives at the Mawphlang sacred forests brought recognition to the essence of the area, transforming it into a wonder destination for many. A multitude of trip-advisory articles shed light on the systematic structure set in place for the exploration of these sacred groves. It raises a moral…
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Algorithmic Justice: Regulating Bias in AI-Driven Judicial Decision-Making in India
Read more: Algorithmic Justice: Regulating Bias in AI-Driven Judicial Decision-Making in IndiaBy – Aasmi Bali Abstract Indian courts’ proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, represented by tools like SUPACE, have the potential to yield higher efficiency, but at the same time, generate important concerns related to equality, bias, and responsibility. This article discusses the risks of algorithmic contestation and the issue of vague decision- making together with…
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Law, Environment, and the Quiet Violence of Development
Read more: Law, Environment, and the Quiet Violence of DevelopmentBy – Gauri Yadav Abstract This article elucidates the colonial origins and post-colonial continuity of environmental law in India. It argues that environmental regulation was never designed for preservation but rather for legitimising dispossession. Through an examination of forest laws, development projects, and mining regimes, the article traces how legal structures have historically served extractive…
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Dissecting the dissent to modification of arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: The Gayatri Balasamy case
Read more: Dissecting the dissent to modification of arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: The Gayatri Balasamy caseBy – Malvika Nambiar Abstract Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is the most used provision by parties seeking to challenge and set aside arbitral awards. It is a recourse often taken by the losing parties to try for a favourable outcome. However, this power of courts to set aside is strictly restricted…
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Heatwaves and Energy Crisis: A Noxious Cycle
Read more: Heatwaves and Energy Crisis: A Noxious CycleBy – Saksham Raj Abstract Heatwaves have growingly become one of the world’s deadliest natural hazards in terms of human mortality, claiming only a little less than five lakh deaths annually between the years 2000 and 2019. Air conditioning systems, cooling units and refrigerators provide us with relief in this scorching heat, but this transient…
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The Hidden Environmental Cost of Bollywood’s Big Screen Productions
Read more: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Bollywood’s Big Screen ProductionsBy – Arpita Sondhi Abstract From the colorful sets of the Bollywood movies to the vibrant landscapes of regional cinema, filmmaking in India is a massive and influential operation. However, behind the glitz and glamour of the industry lies a pressing issue that often goes unnoticed- the environmental footprint of creating a film. Each stage…
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Liberal Feminism and Economic Hegemony – A Critical Analysis of Sydney Sweeney’s Bath Soap, the Commodification of Sex and Patriarchal Desire in Late Capitalist Markets
Read more: Liberal Feminism and Economic Hegemony – A Critical Analysis of Sydney Sweeney’s Bath Soap, the Commodification of Sex and Patriarchal Desire in Late Capitalist MarketsBy – K.S. Prathignya Abstract This article examines the commodification of women’s bodies under liberal feminism, using critical frameworks to correlate it with the recent controversy of Sydney Sweeney’s ‘bath-water soap’. This article argues that liberal feminism places ‘empowerment of a woman’ on her body, however her body is sold for the male gaze. This…
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