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The Doctrine of Temporal Unreasonableness: Unravelling the Contentious Dissent in In re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955

Last year, the Supreme Court, In re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 by a 4:1 majority. The dissenting opinion rendered by Justice Pardiwala deployed the doctrine of temporal unreasonableness to argue that the provision has outlived its purpose and thereby ought to…
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Riches, Rags and Repercussions

Fast fashion is not just about affordable clothing; it is a global crisis driven by waste, exploitation, and environmental destruction. Brands like Shein, Zara, and H&M flood the market with cheaply made, trendy clothes that quickly end up in landfills, pollute water bodies, and contribute to rising carbon emissions. This industry thrives on overconsumption and…
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The Green Push in Budget 2025: Strong Enough for India’s Climate Goals?

The Union Budget 2025 has been met with mixed reactions, particularly regarding its environmental commitments. While the government has introduced significant reforms and financial allocations to accelerate the transition to clean energy, the budget also highlights contradictions in India’s climate policy. With continued support for fossil fuels, insufficient adaptation financing, and an uneven approach to…
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Legitimacy of Traditions and Customs under Hindu Marriages: A Feminist Approach

This article examines the evolution of judicial interpretations of restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 in India, highlighting its patriarchal roots and impact on women’s autonomy. Through cases like Swaraj Garg v. K.M. Garg, it explores shifting legal perspectives on matrimonial domestice decisions. While progressive rulings have challenged…
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UAE’s Soft Power Surge: A Global Influence Strategy

Soft power is the ability to co-opt rather than coerce (in contrast with hard power). It involves shaping the preferences of others through appeal and attraction. Soft power is non-coercive, using culture, political values, and foreign policies to enact change. According to the Global Soft Power Index brought out by Brand Finance, in February 2025, UAE was…
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Beyond GDP: Unlocking the Potential of NaturalCapital

By Prabhroop KaurABSTRACTA significant reality that humankind often ignores is that nature is not just amesmerising backdrop but also the cornerstone of our economic progress. Toaccount for the disappearing wildlife population and vanishing woodlands, itbecomes even more important to incorporate the genuine value of nature intocommercial decision-making. This article embarks on a journey to unravel…
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Changing Immigration Policies of the West and Impact on Indian Students

The issue of migration needs to be dealt with nuance and in a pragmatic manner and not paranoia. There are long term and short-term solutions. In the short run, youth migrating from Punjab as well as other states need to harness education and work opportunities in European nations as well as Non-Western countries.The focus should…
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Depiction of Violence Against Women in Indian Films

‘Animal’, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has received equal hate and love for this ultra-violent cinematic piece. The main critique is that the movie is a senseless sequence of gore, misogyny and abusiveness, one after the other. The film has reignited the debate on the eternal struggle between directive creativity, and moral and social responsibility.…
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Confronting the Silence: Conversion Therapy and the Quest for Equality

The following article delves into the disturbing world of conversion therapy, an unethical practice that attempts to alter the sexual orientations of LGBTQ+ communities through pseudoscientific methods. Drawing from the recent revelations made by India’s first openly gay prince, Manvendra Singh Gohil, the article inquires into the distressing intersection of religion, science, and power that…
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Assessing the Authoritarian Regime in Russia

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the Russian regime under President Putin is criticised widely and has been called fascist often. While violating the sovereignty of a neighbouring state is absolutely wrong, it is important to understand what regimes can be referred to as fascist and which cannot. The word Fascist should not be…
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Green Hydrogen: Clean Energy Transition

Hydrogen plays a key role for a necessary shift in today’s global market towards a sustainable future, decarbonizing the energy, industrial and transportation sectors and is expected to have a greater impact on the global energy mix. The goal of the 2050 energy outlook scenario is to achieve the 1.5degree Celsius limit, set forth in…
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Non-Refoulement as a Jus Cogens norm – The Case of Rohingya Refugees and Many others in the World

Although the principle of non-refoulement lies at the core of the international protection of refugees, there still remains disagreement over its legal standing. In this piece, the author examines whether it has attained the status of a Jus-Cogens norm through judicial interpretation. To prove this, this piece first examines its recognition as a customary norm…
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