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Category: Law & Economics

Should Personal Income Tax be Abolished in India?

Income tax abolition is a highly debated and controversial proposal in the country today. About one fourth of the central government’s revenue comes from personal income tax collection. While some economists argue that the loss of revenue for the government would be detrimental, others opine that more money in the hands of people would result in expansion of the economy.
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It’s High time! India needs re-introduction of Inheritance tax

Inheritance tax is the panacea of numerous socio-economic problems which the country is facing today.
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Institutional Illusion: The ‘Flawless Façade’ of IMF’s zero Interest Loans

This article analyses the IMF’s 0 interest loans and provides an insight into the structure, lending exercises, and policy governance practices of the IMF. Simultaneously it evaluates the truth in IMF’s claims of uplifting poor/distressed states.
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IS INDIA ALLOWING FORCE MAJEURE TO BE INVOKED AS A CLAUSE ?

Through this article, Sanchali Bhowmik, analyses the annual turnover of corporate companies during the global pandemic of Covid-19. It discusses them seeking to force majeure due to their bankruptcy.
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All Religions Are Equal, But Some are More Equal Than the Others.

The rise in religious ultra-nationalistic pretense democracies has kick-started a global trend. This article explores Erdogan’s decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque from the larger lens of religious revivalism sweeping across populist ‘Pretense Democracies.’
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Marching towards another crisis—Malnutrition

The MDM scheme was a relief to many children and was contributing positively to fight malnutrition; however, the pandemic has interrupted its functioning.The following article will discuss the state of the MDM scheme during the pandemic to understand the nutritional insecurity that is threatening the vulnerable children.
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Could Summary Suits be the Answer?

In this article, I argue that championing the use of summary procedure under CPC (in conjunction with online dispute resolution) could be the answer that alleviates hurdles and ensures efficient recompense to litigants.
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Why Reservation is not an Indicator of Multiculturalism

In this article, the author highlights the inadequacy of reservation in uplifting oppressed groups and emphasises on the need for a social and bottom up approach.
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Challenges preventing India to become a great power-II

In this two article series, author talks about challenges India faces on its way to become a global power.
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Challenges preventing India to become a great power-I

In this two article series, author talks about challenges India faces on its way to become a global power.
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Insulting Modesty of women and Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code

The article reflects upon the development of Section 354 of the IPC with reference to case laws and offers a critical analysis of the same.
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The controversial verdict in The People v. O.J. Simpson

In this article Himanshu analyses the infirmities in the case of O.J. Simpson and how improper preservation of evidence leads to making it inadmissible in the Court of Law.
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