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Bhuli Bhatiyari – A Refuge Amidst Chaos

This article explores the spatiality along with the cultural and historical significance of the 13th-century hunting lodge of Bhuli Bhatiyari in Delhi. The monument is an embodiment of the rural and urban dichotomy in the landscapes of Delhi – how the city is laced with remnants of its past interacting perennially with the upcoming “modern”…
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Freedom of Information: a Human Right

Right to information (RTI) has emerged as an important idea in the modern understanding of democracy. India adopted its RTI act in 2005, after its long struggle through the corridors of the parliament. In this article, we try to trace the history and various dimensions of the Right to Information act in India while placing…
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Indian Household Borrowing Pattern

The 77th round of borrowing trends among Indian households reveals a significant shift towards institutional lending, with bank-linked self-help groups and non-banking financial companies experiencing a notable rise. Medium-term loans have become more prevalent, indicating a changing borrowing pattern. Additionally, there is a transition from simple to compound interest, particularly noticeable in institutional agencies. Non-institutional…
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Navigating Corporate Governance, CSR, and Business Ethics: A Legal Perspective on India’s Evolution

This comprehensive study delves into the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and business ethics in India. Tracing the historical evolution from a regulatory stronghold to a market-driven approach, it examines the legal frameworks that have been instrumental in shaping the nation’s corporate environment. The analysis encompasses the role of stakeholders, voluntary…
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Transgender Healthcare: An Unsolved Question

Access to good healthcare for the transgender community is yet to materialize in India. A negative societal perception of the transgender identity continues to impact the behaviour of healthcare professionals towards transgender persons. Is the recent establishment of OPD at Delhi’s RML Hospital for transgenders, a step towards inclusive healthcare?
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Criminal Justice Reform and Police Accountability in India

This article delves into the pressing issues of police brutality and accountability within India’s criminal justice system. Part 1 provides an in-depth examination of the extent of police brutality, citing prominent cases and alarming statistics on deaths in police custody. It explores the paradoxical support for the police among many Indians, often due to concerns…
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IPC SECTION 498A: Issue of Applicability or Provisional Failure

To protect married women from such cruelty, the legislature in India introduced Section 498A in the Indian Penal Code which makes cruelty against a married woman a criminal offence. The law has tried to abridge the disadvantage women are at due to the patriarchal setup. It is unclear how helpful the law has been. This…
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A Critique of Surrogacy Regulation Act 2021

Surrogacy Rights can be a very important part of a woman’s right to her bodily autonomy. The government’s regulation of Surrogacy can be considered as an attack on the same. This article delves deeper into the regulation of surrogacy rights in India.
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‘Geeli Pucchi’ Smashes Bollywood’s Caste Neutrality

Geeli Pucchi is a refreshing take from a Bollywood plagued with caste neutrality. This article is a review of the film that has brought intersectionality to light on the big screen.
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Understanding China and India via the Solow Growth Model

This article examines India and China according to the Solow Growth Model, which sees how capital stock, growth in the labor force, and technology affect an economy’s output of goods and services. The investments into the countries’ economies are different and occurred at different times, and combined with existing labor, historical, and resource constraints, has…
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Lessons For India From The Ukraine Conflict

This essay examines key lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war that are relevant to India’s military strategy. This highlights the need for India to maintain its defence independence while also highlighting the ongoing significance of conventional warfare. A thorough, flexible plan is shaped for India’s changing security requirements by highlighting the critical role of sophisticated artillery,…
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AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET, WITH A LIMIT: Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023

This article delves into the recently passed Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 and how emerging conversations of the Bill have been about its implementation after the next set out delimitation process. This article examines both arguments which are for it as well against it. In this article, the issue of delimitation freeze is explored and how…
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