Social Media Defamation: When a Post Becomes a Legal Wrong in India
Introduction
Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube allow people to express their opinions instantly. However, this freedom of speech is not unlimited. If a person publishes false statements that damage another...
Online Fraud in India: Know Your Rights and Stay Safe
IntroductionOnline fraud is a type of cybercrime where fraudsters use the internet, mobile phones, social media, or fake websites to steal money or personal information. As digital payments and online shopping become more common, online fraud cases are also ...
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Understanding the Relevancy of Facts in Indian Evidence Law
IntroductionThe Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 marks a transformative shift in India's legal framework by replacing the century-old Indian Evidence Act, 1872. As one of the three new criminal law reforms, the Act modernizes the rules gov...
Right to Information (RTI): Power of Citizens and Recent Amendments
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is one of the most powerful tools given to Indian citizens. It allows any citizen to ask for information from government departments and public authorities. This law promotes transparency, reduces corruption, and makes the go...
Cyber Crime in India: Laws, Punishments & Prevention
In today's digital world, students like you use smartphones, laptops, and the internet every single day. You study online, chat with friends on WhatsApp and Instagram, shop, play games, and share photos and videos. Technology has made life easier and m...
The Jurisprudential bedrock of right to be forgotten
The right to be forgotten is situated at the intersection of privacy, dignity, and the autonomy of personal identity. It challenges the enduring memory of the digital age, which often restricts an individual’s ability to move beyond their past. This co...
Women’s Reservation Act 2023: Status, Challenges & the Delimitation Debate
INTRODUCTION India’s journey toward gender equality in politics has taken a historic turn with the passage of the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023. The law promises 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembli...
Between Defamation and Freedom of Speech: The Legal Crossroads of the Ravi Nair Case
IntroductionThe conviction of journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has sparked widespread discussion about freedom of speech, media accountability, and constitutional limitations in India.This case is ...
IntroductionThe Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is one of the most debated and discussed constitutional ideas in India. It refers to the proposal of introducing a single set of civil laws applicable to all citizens, irrespective of religion, governing personal matt...
Prisoner’s RightWho is a Prisoner?
According to the “Model Prison Manual, 2016”, a prisoner is
any person confined in a prison under the order of a competent authority.
These individuals are categorized into:
CONVICTS, UNDER TRIALS AND C...
