“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” – Voltaire Does the above quote still stand true? This is a question that I have been asking myself and it may not be completely true in the current scenario because this quote had its origin in the 1600s … Continue reading SEDITION- PERSECUTING ANTI- NATIONAL FEELINGS OR PERSECUTING POLITICAL DISSENT? Preyoshi Bhattacharjee, 4th Year
Conundrum of the dormant voters- a step towards a more inclusive Democracy -Muskan Dang, 3rd Year
With a gargantuan magnitude of 45.6 crore migrants[1] (38% of the total population) in India, migration has become another pertinent issue among problems like pollution, education etc. Out of a total population of 6 million approximately 1.7 million constitute the labor migrants in the metropolitan city of Ahmedabad[2]. This hampers their suffrage since these people … Continue reading Conundrum of the dormant voters- a step towards a more inclusive Democracy -Muskan Dang, 3rd Year
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS – THE FOURTH PILLAR OF DEMOCRACY? -Aditi Singh, 3rd Year
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost” - Thomas Jefferson, 1786. A free press is crucial and one of the most basic requirements for the methodical functioning of a democratic society. Media can therefore be referred to as a symbol of freedom or liberty—a bulwark … Continue reading FREEDOM OF THE PRESS – THE FOURTH PILLAR OF DEMOCRACY? -Aditi Singh, 3rd Year
NARCO ANALYSIS: A RELIABLE TOOL FOR JUSTICE? – Vani Saini, 2nd Year
With his dying breath, Fred Ery identified Floyd "Buzz" Fay as his murderer. "Buzz did it," he whispered to his wife. When Buzz was charged with aggravated murder, he didn't seem particularly perturbed. "I kept thinking, they'll find the right person, they'll get this straightened out, they'll let me go tomorrow," he told the Calgary … Continue reading NARCO ANALYSIS: A RELIABLE TOOL FOR JUSTICE? – Vani Saini, 2nd Year
THE FARM LAWS VIS-À-VIS THE CONSTITUTION – Preyoshi Bhattacharjee and Jyotika Aggarwal, 4th Year
The Government of India, on 24th September, 2020 rolled out three agricultural laws, popularly referred to as the farm laws. The laws seek to make certain amendments to the existing agricultural laws in India. The proposed amendments however, have sparked major controversy all over the country. Certain provisions have been termed as anti-farmer and have … Continue reading THE FARM LAWS VIS-À-VIS THE CONSTITUTION – Preyoshi Bhattacharjee and Jyotika Aggarwal, 4th Year
The Indian Constitution and International Law- Gaurav Redhal, 5th Year
Law has been at the centre of all human activities since the inception of mankind. The organization of legal framework may have been varied as per the existing norms and precedents of that society but the underlying principle has always been to regulate the human conduct. Law being an inter-subjective study, it is perceived as … Continue reading The Indian Constitution and International Law- Gaurav Redhal, 5th Year
Plight of Migrant Workers and the Constitutional Safeguards- Mayank Sharma, 3rd Year
The ongoing nationwide lockdown announced on 24th March to contain the spread of the Coronavirus has turned out to be a nightmare for the migrant workers. These workers who survive on meagre wages were rendered jobless overnight without any money and food to survive. What followed was the mass exodus of workers triggered by panic, … Continue reading Plight of Migrant Workers and the Constitutional Safeguards- Mayank Sharma, 3rd Year
Regulation of Government Advertisements in India- Gunsimran Sethi, 4th Year
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought almost the entire world to a standstill. It has brought forth some unprecedented concerns – economic, social, and political for almost all the nations. Amidst this conundrum surrounding us, came the suggestion- of no government advertising for 2 years to cut down treasury expenses, by one of our seasoned politicians. … Continue reading Regulation of Government Advertisements in India- Gunsimran Sethi, 4th Year
How to Fight the Pandemic Legally- Gaurav Hooda, Alumnus AIL
From the past few weeks, the situation in India & all across the globe has been tense. It is as close to war, the entire human race could have possibly been. Regardless of who’s to be blamed, which we all know by now, India for sure is on a war footing. I repeat this is … Continue reading How to Fight the Pandemic Legally- Gaurav Hooda, Alumnus AIL
CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION – Preyoshi Bhattacharjee, 3rd Year
On this 26th day of November 2019 our Constitution completed 70 years of its existence. The Center for research in Constitutional law and Policy (CRCLP) organised the celebration of Constitution day on 28th November during the Thursday activity, which was attended by the first three years. The celebration commenced with the heartwarming performance of Aryaman … Continue reading CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION – Preyoshi Bhattacharjee, 3rd Year
Constitutional Obligation of Citizens & Welfare State amid Corona Outbreak: Legal Analysis
By Deepika Sangwan and Gunsimran Sethi The entire globe is walking through unchartered territory while containing the Covid19 pandemic but for a country like India with high population density, limited resources and illiteracy, the fight against the virus is certainly going to be more challenging and demanding. The country is going through the testing times … Continue reading Constitutional Obligation of Citizens & Welfare State amid Corona Outbreak: Legal Analysis
Centre for Research in Constitutional Law and Policy 