Authored by Dhruv Kalia, a 3rd-year Law Student at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, & Intern at The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion Introduction The Indian media industry, a pillar of democracy, has long grappled with the delicate balance between preserving its hard-won freedom of the press and ensuring accountability to the public it serves. At the crux of this debate lies the question of self-regulation – a mechanism that empowers the industry to police itself while simultaneously safeguarding its independence from government interference. As In ..read more

Authored by Shubhika Jain (Intern), a 2nd-year Law Student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur Introduction Marriage is a cornerstone of societal structure in India, and it is strongly ingrained in the country's cultural past. It symbolises not just an emotional commitment but also a legal and social union of two people, complete with duties and advantages. One of the most important purposes of marriage is the continuation of the family lineage. The right to marry is not merely a topic of personal laws; it also has a constitutional basis. The Universal Declaration of Human Right ..read more

Authored by Mukesh Kumar Yadav, pursuing LLM at Chanakya National Law University, Patna Death penalty or capital punishment is the highest degree of punishment that can be awarded to an individual under any penal law in force in any part of the world. Capital punishment is the legal procedure of the state in which it exercises its power to take an individual’s life. It has been in existence since the inception of the State itself. In the British era, there have been countless instances of Indians being hanged after trial or even before it. The dawn of Independence brought about a new era i ..read more

Authored by Ayush Agarwal, a 2nd-year law student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal Abstract On the internet, there is an abundance of literature about passive euthanasia. However, there are not many resources that cover the idea of active euthanasia and how it might benefit a nation like India, having a surging population in comparison to the limited medical facilities. This article aims to explain what euthanasia is and its different aspects, further the Indian perspective, along with the status in certain well-known nations around the world that have legalised it. The Supreme ..read more

Authored by Neha Kumari, pursuing LLM at Chanakya National Law University, Patna Introduction India's political governance utilises a federal structure in which different levels of government have the authority and responsibility to raise and allocate funds. The Union Government, State Governments, and Local Governments use various taxes and non-tax sources to distribute resources to different sectors and issues. This federal setup is necessary due to India's vast size and diverse demographics, which require region-specific policies and implementations. While this structure provides flexibi ..read more

Authored by Kumar Nishant, 2nd-year law student at NLU Aurangabad ABSTRACT This article examines the idea of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a possible tool for attaining gender equity in multicultural societies. Implementing a UCC has long been a topic of discussion, especially in nations with a history of differing personal laws. The effects of a UCC on women's rights, social justice, and gender equality are examined in this article. The research attempts to offer a thorough understanding of the function of a Uniform Civil Code in advancing gender justice by examining legal frameworks, socie ..read more

Authored by Pratyaksh Jain, a 1st-year law student at Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat & Core Team Member at The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion Introduction An utter demise of justice was witnessed subsequent to the passing of early remission order to the 11 convicts who raped a 21-year-old pregnant woman, Bilkis Bano, and killed 7 of her family member, including a 3-year-old child, during the 2002 Gujrat Riots. Gujrat riots were a series of inter-communal violence that took place in the year 2002 in the state of Gujrat. This violence took a toll after the train carrying th ..read more

Authored by Sanu Ranjan, LLM Candidate at National Law School, Banglore and Independent Constitutional Scholar. Reading of Constitution as Citizen Aspirational Document What is the meaning of Citizen’s Reading of the Constitution? What is the importance of a Citizen’s reading of the Constitution? Whether the reading is depended upon the text of the Constitution? Can there be reading without the text but within the constitutional sense of justice? Can a citizen read beyond the text of Constituion and its Justice?   Whether the reading could be a reading where a citizens transgresses th ..read more

Authored by Akshita Kaushik (Intern), a 5th-year Law student at Delhi Metropolitan Education, affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi Abstract This paper explores the concept of bodily autonomy in the contexts of adoption and surrogacy, emphasizing its significance as a fundamental human right. Drawing upon international principles, case laws, and domestic legislations, it examines how bodily autonomy intersects with various aspects of adoption and surrogacy processes. The paper delves into the historical evolution of adoption and surrogacy, highlighting key legal an ..read more

Authored by Upanshu Shetty, 2nd year law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. The author has secured 2nd Rank in ,,Article Writing Competition organised by The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion Judicial Legislation – Its Need and Legitimacy “The legislature often fails to keep pace with the changing needs and values nor is it realistic to expect that it will have provided for all contingencies and eventualities. It is, therefore, not only necessary but obligatory on the courts to step in to fill the lacuna” Judicial activism refers to a judicial appr ..read more