DILEMMAS OF CONSENT AND COERCION IN RAPE
Written by – Sruthi Sadhasivam Rape is very much, a product of patriarchy and is being committed in the name of preserving caste purity and upholding one’s religious identity. Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape as forced sexual intercourse with
CONTRACEPTION AND ABORTION IN INDIA – AN ANALYSIS
Written By – Sruthi Sadhasivam CONTRACEPTION AND ABORTION IN INDIA – AN ANALYSIS – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION In India the responsibility of preventing an unwanted pregnancy lies on the women as it is she who gets pregnant. Awareness on these matters is
Is Euthanasia Legal in India?
What is Euthanasia? Euthanasia is taking away a person’s life in good faith with no intention to harm the person. Euthanasia or mercy killing is a medical procedure which involves placing a terminally ill individual to a painless death when the chances of
IS THERE ANY REAL RIGHTS IN LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP?
Written by – Sruthi Sadhasivam WHAT EXACTLY IS LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP? Live in relationship is a flexible companionship where both partners live in the same house by sharing equal responsibility physically, emotionally and financially without getting married based on religious norms or rules
BEGGARY AND VAGRANCY – DO THE LAWS ADDRESS THE NEED?
Written by – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION Begging is not a crime for it to be criminalized. It is a socio-economic disaster that must be cured by satiating the socio-economic needs of the society. Equitable conditions, gender equality, rationalism and equal access to essential
Sociological Study of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Written by – Piyush Pandit Dowry is undoubtedly a social evil and many efforts have been made to tackle this menace and The dowry Prohibition act of 1961 is one of them. The act was passed in June, 1961, but the practice continued
SOCIOLOGICAL IMPACT OF ISLAMOPHOBIA
Written By – Sruthi Sadhasivam INTRODUCTION This article will elucidate on the legal aspects, theoretical undercurrents and various cases of Islamophobia in India and the world. Islamophobia can involve feelings of hatred, prejudice, fatalistic and obstructive frame of mind towards muslims. It can
WHISTLE BLOWERS AND THE LAW
Written By – Trisha Prasad The term whistle-blower refers to either an existing employee within a company or an ex-employee who reveals to the public or any higher authority information about wrongdoing within the company or government agency. The wrongful act may be
SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS
Written Vaishnavi K The word “restitution” means to restoration of something that has been stolen or lost and in terms of personal relationships refers to compensation for loss through recovery of the relationship while the word “conjugal” refers to issues regarding marriage or
MONEY LAUNDERING
Written By – Debabala Nayak Money laundering is one of that methodology by way of which regular income is earned but by ways of illegal tricks or which is considered to be an illegal income. It is considered as an illegitimate method of
