From “Blue Whale Challenge to PUBG”- Is regulating Online Gaming Need of the Hour?
Written by Gururaj D. Devarhubli “Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better of something or other.” -Charles Lamb 1. Introduction Since ancient times, games, along with cinematograph films, have been a great source of entertainment. People
Armed Forces And Their Fundamental Rights Under Indian Constitution
Introduction: By the very nature of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution, we can observe that they try to create an invisible force on the citizens (non-citizens in some cases), restricting them to ‘what not to do’. It is evident, and much argued, that
Delhi High Court Refuses a Plea filed by DU Students challenging the decision to hold Offline Exams
Written by: Neha Virmani The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition by a bunch of Delhi University students challenging the university’s decision to conduct semester exams in offline mode.The bench of Justice Rekha Palli said that it is not the right time
Attorney General differs from Government, says guidelines needed to prevent misuse of sedition law
By Arshita Anand KK Venugopal, India’s Attorney General, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises sedition, does not need to be repealed, and that guidelines can be drafted to prevent misuse of the law.
Juveniles in crimes are society’s victims
By Arshita Anand The Madras High Court has ruled that juvenile offenders must be offered specific reformative treatment as prescribed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, rather than being dealt with in a merely punitive manner. Children in confrontation
Life Imprisonment without remission does not impair the right to seek furlough: SC
Written by Shaurya Mahajan Today, The Supreme Court in the case of Atbir v State of NCT of Delhi decided that even if a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the right to seek remission, the right to seek furlough based on good conduct
Women’s character cannot be decided by people with ostrich minds : Chattisgarh HC
Written by Shaurya Mahajan Today, the Chhattisgarh High Court in the case of Deepa Nayak v. Pitamber Nai held that if a wife doesn’t squeeze into the mould as per the desire of husband, it would not be a decisive factor for her to
Decriminalization is a more humane way of dealing with attempt to suicide
By Arshita Anand [Simi CN v. State of Kerala] The Kerala High Court has ruled that decriminalising the charge of attempting suicide under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is a more humanitarian and effective approach of dealing with the issue.
Include Non – Veg in midday meals and continue functioning of dairy farms in Lakshadweep: SC continues Kerala HC interim order
Written by Shaurya Mahajan Today, the honorable Supreme Court in the case of Ajmal Ahmed versus Union of India and others directed the Lakshadweep administration to continue the application of the interim order passed by the Kerala High Court which directed the administration
Nature declared as ‘Living Being’ : Madras HC
Written by Shaurya Mahajan The Madras High Court in the case of A. Periyakaruppan v. The Principal Secretary to Government and Another invoked the “parens patriae jurisdiction” and declared “Mother Nature” as a “Living Being”, having a legal entity and having the status
