Debangana Nag and Sudha Ganesh Introduction The key purpose of a prison is to reform and rehabilitate the prisoners and make them responsible citizens of a nation. However, the reality on the ground emphasises that what is practised in our prisons is the theory of retribution and deterrence. The adverse conditions during long periods of […]
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Aaditi Anand Sinha Introduction While discourse on Witness Protection Scheme has seen another development, with Assam drafting its own Scheme under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 [“BNSS”], there is hardly any discussion on an equally important aspect–compensation provided to the witnesses for their statements although courts have reiterated its importance time and again. Mere safety […]
Rhea L Vinay Introduction ‘Citizenship,’ in India, has been awarded through Part II of the Indian Constitution and the Citizenship Act of 1955. While not ingrained as fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution, it has been recognized as a legal right/ claim conferred upon individuals that are deemed citizens of the country. It […]
Sanya Khera Introduction Countries across the globe seek to establish a secure judicial system that can serve impartial and just decisions amidst times of crises amongst individuals. Not just insolvency, but the judicial system that caters to it has evolved over time to efficaciously resolve disputes by adopting modern approaches. The establishment of quasi-judicial forums […]
Harshita Sharma and Tanisha Taneja Introduction The 21st century world can undoubtedly be categorised as a borderless economy. With the advent of liberalisation and globalisation, there is an unrestricted flow of capital in and out of the economy. In this dynamic landscape of international investment, it is readily perceived that disputes are bound to arise […]
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