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The Faustian Bargain: Judicial Paternalism, Legislative Silence, and the Crisis of Masculinity in Indian Matrimonial Law
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The Faustian Bargain: Judicial Paternalism, Legislative Silence, and the Crisis of Masculinity in Indian Matrimonial Law

Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critically examines Indian matrimonial law, judicial paternalism, and gender bias, calling for gender-neutral domestic violence laws and equal constitutional protection for men and women alike.

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Transgender Rights in India at a Crossroads: Progress or Regression? Vantage Points
Transgender Rights in India at a Crossroads: Progress or Regression?

India’s 2026 Transgender Law Amendment Sparks Debate: Progress or Rollback? Concerns rise over loss of self-identification and increased medical control.

The Crony Capitalism of Music Label Companies in connivance with new young music composers Vantage Points
The Crony Capitalism of Music Label Companies in connivance with new young music composers

Explores crony capitalism in music labels, misattribution of classic songs, and legal, ethical concerns over remakes in Bollywood. Authored by Advocate Ilin Saraswat.

Reimagining Women's Trauma: A Feminist Study of Modern Indian Women Authors Vantage Points
Reimagining Women's Trauma: A Feminist Study of Modern Indian Women Authors

A feminist socio-legal study examining how modern Indian women authors reimagine trauma as resistance, agency, and dignity within evolving legal frameworks.

Prosecution is Not Persecution: Re-Examining the Constitutional Role of the State in India’s Criminal Justice System under the CrPC and the BNSS Vantage Points
Prosecution is Not Persecution: Re-Examining the Constitutional Role of the State in India’s Criminal Justice System under the CrPC and the BNSS

Advocate Udit Arora examines how prosecution under CrPC and BNSS remains a constitutional duty—balancing justice, fairness, victim rights and protection of the innocent.

“AI Judges” The Future of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Courts

Can algorithms deliver justice? This article explores AI judges, constitutional challenges, ethical risks, global models, and India’s cautious path forward.

The Moral Bankruptcy Of The Latest Unnao Verdict

Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques the Unnao verdict, exposing how legal technicalities and political impunity deepen injustice for a survivor.

War… An Act That Leads To Mass Destruction And An Evil Against Humanity

Dr. Anup Kumar Das reflects on the Russia-Ukraine war, its human cost, geopolitical roots, and the urgent global need for unity and peace.

Doha Summit 2025: Grand Social Justice Blueprint Falls Short on Financing and Real Reform

The Doha Social Development Summit renewed global justice goals but failed to deliver binding finance, debt reform or enforceable commitments for developing nations.

North East India – From Periphery to Mainstream: Precedent for Global South

North East India’s transformation from periphery to mainstream showcased at UNHRC, highlighting inclusive growth, sustainability & global relevance.

Dog or Human - Who Is To Blame ?

Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.

A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms

This research paper examines India’s transition from IPC, CrPC, and IEA to BNS, BNSS, and BSA, emphasizing victim-centric and technology-driven justice reforms.

Waqf Act Should Not Be Amended But Must Be Abrogated

Supreme Court advocate Ashwini Upadhyay vehemently contends that the Waqf Act 1995 blatantly violates constitutional principles and must be abrogated instead of amended to uphold equality and justice.

Consumer Rights in a Globalized Era: Legal Battles, Enforcement Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Explore the evolution of consumer rights, key legal frameworks, enforcement challenges, and future strategies for stronger consumer protection globally.

When Does the National Anthem Get Disrespected? A Bird’s-Eye View

Explore the legal aspects of national anthem disrespect in India, key Supreme Court rulings, and citizens’ duty under Article 51A of the Constitution.


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