The Framework Model and Constitutional Interpretation , Jack M. Balkin, Posted on May 20, 2015 http://ssrn.com/abstract=2607105 Constitution is perceived as a basic framework that permits and facilitates political development. Its development need not be only through formal amendments, but in consti...
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Electoral reform is in the agenda of Hong Kong’s Legislative Assembly and is hotly debated in public sphere. Democratic assertions of Hong Kong have attracted world attention lately by the sustained occupy movement spearheaded by the youth of Hong Kong. It showcased the spirit and aspirations of a m...
In a relatively recent decision in Pricol Ltd. v. Johnson Controls Enterprises Ltd. & Ors. [Arbitration Case (Civil No. 30 of 2014) dated 16 December 2014], the Supreme Court of India addressed a pathological arbitration clause and referred the parties to arbitration by virtually re-drafting th...
I am glad none found killing the chicken, I rear in my pen and cooking it for dinner, awkward and called for support of Maneka Gandhi to book me under Section 428 of IPC . It had all trappings of attracting the attention of animal rights activists though. Chicken was my pet for sometime It not only ...
Recently, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court held in the case of NTPC v. Ashok Kumar Singh (pdf) that where there was a clear clause in the Notice Inviting Tender that Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) would be forfeited on revocation of tender, forfeiture of EMD on the happening of such an event wa...
Judicial delays are in vogue only during intervals. On Law Day or during high profile seminars and conferences where media attention falls. The constantly escalating statistics and ensuing discussions without tangible solutions have desensitized us. It do not to touch the daily lives of majority of ...
Two unfortunate incidents happened recently in two great democracies; India and US. Sheshachalam murders allegedly by Government forces quickly followed by brutal killing of five under-trials in Alair while in transit, both occurred in Andhra Pradesh and the death of Freddie Grey in police custody i...
1. Do Laws Have a Constitutional Shelf Life? By Alli Orr Larsen , Posted on April 20, 2015. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2596646 . An interesting question is posed about the future of law that was relevant and rational when written but lost its value as time and circumstances c...
Nepal is hurt. The people of Nepal deserve efficient administration, swift as well as responsive relief measures and empathy. Gestures of world reaching out to Nepal are heartening, though geographical, structural and administrative challenges makes the relief measures deficient. Among the news of s...
Fresh incidences to silence dissent and opinions, especially in South Asia are a matter of critical concern. Attempts to silence have acquired multiple faces ranging from antics of sending Dahi Misal to murder. Gruesome firing and death of Sabeen Mahmud in Pakistan followed the murder in cold blood ...
Three Rules have been published by the Registrar-General of the Madras High Court in relation to the Madras High Court Arbitration Centre. These Rules are as follows: The Madras High Court Arbitration Centre (MHCAC) (Internal Management) Rules, 2014The Madras High Court Arbitration Centre (MHCAC) (A...
Agenda 21, which is the Declaration of Principle and an International Action Plan, forms the basis of the three environmental principles of the Global Compact, Principle 7, 8 and 9. It was the result of the United Nations Conference on environment and development, also known as the earth summit, whi...
Apparently it looks like, when the nation struggles to showcase an upward mobile index of progress in socio economic front, some sections in Indian society struggle to maintain rock-bottom statistics to prove backwardness. It busts the myth that nobody likes portray as socially backward. But when ba...
by Kshitij Maheshwari The bifurcation of the State of Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana happened in an unprecedented manner. When the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand were created, the assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and UP respectively had passed resolutions reco...
Delhi University’s Degree in Law – Whether Legal and Valid? Under Section 7(1)(h) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India (BCI), a statutory body, created under the Advocates Act, 1961, is empowered to promote ‘legal education’, fundamental to the very foundation of the Judicial system,...
Hi, are you on Facebook? Me too! Well not much of a coincidence that, right? Nowadays everybody uses social networking sites be it be Facebook, Twitter or Google Plus. Virtual storage is being preferred over physical storage thanks to free alternative such as Dropbox/ Sky Drive/Google Drive and TV h...
By Naveen K. Jain 3 rd year student of Jindal Global Law School Democracy, is made of two Greek words “Demos”-which means People and, “Kratos” which means power. In simple understanding - “Rule by People” . In contemporary times, it is understood as vesting authority and power through majority and c...
Ironically, the philosophy that India relies upon for not abolishing death penalty is completely foundation less and tenuous. India believes that the punishment should be according to the severity of the crime committed. This philosophy completely holds true for itself but in case of death penalty i...
Modernity or Obscenity? A need for evaluation over media’s abuse of power and freedom. Media brings the world on our doorstep by keeping us updated over current affairs, history, and science and about each and everything that adds to our knowledge but however the limitation is that we cannot differe...
Aggrieved by the cancellation of the Unified Access Service Licenses granted to Loop Telecom, Khaitan Holding (Mauritius) Ltd. (KHML), a 26.95% shareholder in Loop Telecom, has initiated proceedings under the umbrella of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and Mauritius (BIT). This BIT was...