The Worst Nuclear Disasters: Navigating the Cause, History and Legality (Part I)
Chernobyl, Fukushima Daiichi, and World War II events marked the worst nuclear disasters in world history. Yet, even after Chernobyl, many assumed that the world order was beginning to restrain its ignorance. And now, it could finally tame nuclear or atomic energy to incapacitate further destruction. But Fukushima hit right at the world in a few years. In the first article of a two-part series, Ankita Ravikumar writes how ‘nuclear energy’ became elementary for nation-states to exhibit power. She does so by highlighting the worst nuclear disasters and locates the liability.
Short Tenure and Shorter Legacy of Chief Justice of India: An Analysis
Do short tenures affect the legacy of the Chief Justice of India? Many suggest that the inconsistent terms of CJIs present a predicament to the functioning of the collegium and the Supreme Court. While several CJIs had impactful but short tenures, irregular terms for CJIs in office could delay judicial reform. Jaibatruka Mohanta traces the scattered legacy of Chief Justice of India from before Independence and understands the transition that came after.
Explaining the Maratha Reservation Judgment: Its Affect and Implications
Recently, the Supreme Court struck down the claim to Maratha reservation, citing that the reservation ceiling in a state cannot exceed 50 per cent. The Apex Court stated that neither there were extraordinary circumstances to grant Maratha reservation nor the states had the power to decide Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. Aeshita Singh explains the nitty-gritty of the Maratha reservation judgment, citing its faultlines and implications.
The Forgotten Princess: Life and Work of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Among the fifteen women in the Constituent Assembly, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur has a mighty little chance of being recalled. To be fair, she does have more search results on Google. Perhaps because of her title or her association with Gandhi. Both of these aspects were very much her, none less than the other. But she was certainly more than just it. Astha Jain lays down a lucid and detailed account of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur who was much more than her title and her Gandhian philosophy.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Ammu Swaminathan’s Speech
In the third post of our Women in Constituent Assembly series, we talk about a woman born in Pallakad, Kerala, Ammu Swaminathan, who was instrumental in campaigning for women’s rights and caste discrimination.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Reasserting the Agency of Dakshayani Velayudhan
In a special series on the women in the Constituent Assembly, we revisit the making of the first Dalit women, Dakshayani Velayudhan. By revisiting her through the Constituent Assembly Debate Archives, we wish to enunciate her experiences and platform her agency.
Dharma and law
By Shantanu Rathore, Symbiosis Law School, Noida Editor’s note: Dharma is deemed to be the highest ideal of human life. It deals with the virtuous
Principle of Non-Refoulement and its Absolute Nature
By Akkiraju Chandralekha, SLS Pune Editor’s Note: The principle of non-refoulement is a major concept in public international law, dealing specifically with refugee laws within
Muhammad Ali Jinnah: Understanding the Quaid
By Muizz Drabu, GNLU Editor’s Note: One of the most divisive figurse in the recent history of Indian politics was none other than Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Lok Adalats
By Oyshee Gupta (CNLU Patna ) & Suhaas Arora (RGNUL, Patiala) “EDITOR’S NOTE:- This piece discusses the dispute resolution mechanism that is known as Lok
Understanding the Creation of the Indian Judicial System
By Shambhavi Ravishankar, Christ Law College, Bangalore “Editor’s Note: The judicial system of a country needs to be efficient in order to ensure effective overall administration.
State of Rajasthan vs Mst Vidhyawati : Case Analysis
By Mounica Kasturi, SLS Pune Editor’s Note: In this case, the claim for damages was made by the dependants of a person who died in
Wal-Mart de Mexico- The Sham and The Corrupt
By Nabarun Ray, GNLU EDITORS NOTE: Eduardo Castro-Wright was the former Vice Chairman and CEO of the Wal-mart’s Global E-Commerce and Global Sourcing businesses; he retired
‘The Old Man and the Sea’ and ‘Heart of Darkness’: Objective and Relation with Law
By Pravesh Aggarwal, RGNUL Editor’s Note: This paper discusses the novels ‘Heart of Darkness’ and ‘Old Man and the Sea’ and its relation with the law.
Emergence of Varnashrama Dharma in the History of Ancient India
By Shristi Banerjee, WBNUJS Editor’s Note: Varnashrama Dharma is a Sanskrit name given to the divisional structure of the Indian society. When this order of society
Marriage Under Muslim Law
Editor’s Note: The Arabic term ‘nikah’ is used to describe marriage is transliterated into “the Union of Sexes” and under this Arabic term, marriage became a
Icons of Justice: A Case Study
Pravesh Aggarwal, RGNUL Editor’s Note: There have been a lot of political leaders and civil servants in the country who have fought for justice. This
History Of Legal Profession In India
By Rudransh Sharma, Debayan Banerjee, and Kripalini Mandal, NLUJAA Editor’s Note: The history of legal profession in India is therefore a history of struggle: for recognition, characterized by
Development of Civil Jury System in England
By Nidhi Singh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: The paper talks about the development of the jury system in England with special
History And Development Of Legal Profession In England
By Akshay Dinesh Shah, NUALS Editor’s Note: The author has traced the history and development of the legal profession in England since the twelfth century.
