IS NHRC A TOOTHLESS TIGER?
Written by – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION Human rights are absolutely a pre-requisite for the dignified existence of any human being. Human rights are inalienable, irrevocable, universal and dynamic in nature and is necessary to fulfil the very purpose of life. Protection of Human Rights Act
DOES UNEP REQUIRE ROBUST REFORMS FOR ITS IMPECCABLE FUNCTIONING IN THE WORLD?
Written By – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was constituted on 5th June 1972, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya was formed to set the global environmental agenda and promote sustainable development across the globe. The UNEP works in major areas
NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
Written By – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION India is the 1st developing country to establish a tribunal to deal with environmental affairs. The National Green Tribunal was established on 18th October 2010 through the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for handling cases regarding environmental
NATIONAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN INDIA
Written by – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION India is known for its rich culture and heritage. The country has taken a wide range of measures to protect and safeguard items of national importance. The conservation of monuments and ancient items is not only to
INDIAN AIRHOSTESSES DESERVE A BETTER LIFE, ISN’T IT?
Written By – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION In India, although air hostesses need to have educational qualifications and have to undergo vigorous training, the job of an air hostess is seen in a degraded manner. It is not considered as a dignified profession to
The legislature cannot safeguard steps taken under an unconstitutional law by implementing a saving clause: says the Supreme Court
Written By – Radhika In the case of the State of Manipur & Ors. v. Surjakumar Okram & Ors., the bench comprising of Justices LN Rao, BR Gavai, and BV Nagarathna was hearing the special leave petitions challenging the Manipur High Court’s ruling
Belgian Employees Now Have the Legal ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work Hours
Written By – Aishwarya Patel More than 65,000 government employees in Belgium have the right to be unavailable at theconclusion of the workday as of February 1st. That is, they have the legal right to ignore work-related emails and phone calls and to
Right To Privacy: Notice issued On Plea Against Illegal Use Of Mobile Hacking Spywares by Delhi HC
Written By – Shashank Mohan The Delhi High Court in the case of Dimple Vivek v. Union of India has issued a notice against a petition moved to court by Advocate Dimple vivek. The petition was against illegal use, selling and operation of
Internship Alerts – LAW STUDENTS
Internship and Membership Opportunity with Shuruwat Foundation, Gwalior: Apply Now! Applications are invited for internship and membership opportunities to join Shuruwat Foundation and its various teams. About Shuruwat Foundation At Shuruwat Foundation it is believed that “as a one-person, we cannot change the
Supreme Court Has Turned Into A Court for Anticipatory Bail Hearing: CJI NV Ramana.
The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India remarked that the “supreme court has turned into a court to hear anticipatory bail cases only
