By Sagnik Saha Editor’s note: War has long been utilized as a tool to procure glory, as a means to end or to be waged to propagate hatred. War on terror is a label given to military activity executed by USA post 9/11. It consists of a set of activities […]
The Kashmir problem
By Abhinav Yadav Editor’s note: This paper analyses the problem faced by Kashmir, a territory that has been in turmoil ever since the partition between India and Pakistan. It discusses the strategic position Kashmir occupies, the problems associated with becoming contiguous with either country, the political situation, and the complications […]
Unnatural offences under the IPC
Anonymous Editor’s note: § 377 of the Indian Penal Code criminalises any “unnatural” offences with a with imprisonment for life, or extending to ten years, and a fine. It draws parallel from laws prohibiting sodomy and bestiality in England, consent being wholly immaterial. This paper looks at the history of […]
“Goods” under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930
By Aditya Sood Editor’s note: ‘Goods’ have been defined under § 2(7) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, to include every kind of movable property, including stocks, shares, crops, grass, severable objects, etc. It is supplemented by the definitions of movable and immovable property under § 3(36) and § […]
Hindu nationalism
By Sagnik Saha Editor’s note: This paper traces the origin and development of the phenomena termed as ‘Hindu nationalism’. From the rise of BJP, to the coalition era, with special emphasis on RSS, it describes how Hindu patriotism solidified as a belief system and then an electoral political phase. It […]
Unionisation of sex workers in India
By Tarunya Shankar Editor’s note: India recently decriminalized prostitution, making the profession legal but retaining brothel ownership as illegal. This afforded protection to women from abuse, social stigma and the paper examines a rising need for unionization of the industry, allowing them a forum in which to voice their grievances. […]
Impact of farm raised salmon on the ecosystem
Tarunya Shankar Editor’s note: The U.S. Endangered Species Act was passed to protect the frail ecosystem and the variety of life that it contains. It divides species into endangered and threatened – depending upon the level of risk they face. This paper examines the efficiency of the above Act, and […]
Regulation of prostitution in California
Tarunya Shankar Editor’s note: Prostitution and all activities related to it including solicitation, offering, and so on, have been deemed criminal offences by the State of California, with punishment extending upto 10 years and a fine. However, a large amount of citizens want this law to be scrapped and for […]
Women in Panchayats
By Shreeyam Jain & Anjali Singh, CNLU Patna INTRODUCTION: The year 1993 saw history in the making. After a long-drawn-out exercise, in the summer of 1993 (24th April 1993) Presidential sanction was bestowed to the 73rd constitutional amendment bill, which inter alia confirmed the entry of women into rural local […]