Artificial intelligence (also known as “AI”) is here to stay in an era where big data is ubiquitous and computers are getting more powerful. A computer scientist, John McCarthy, first used the term artificial intelligence in 1956. He defines artificial…
In a recent landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has asserted the inviolability of Article 21 by declaring that imposing arbitrary and stringent conditions on default bail is a violation of fundamental rights. The case sheds light on the challenges…
In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has taken cognizance of a plea challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 and its associated rules. The plea, filed by a 38-year-old single and unmarried woman, questions the restrictions imposed on…
Supreme Court Friday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and Einstein’s theory of special relativity that expresses the equivalence of mass and energy (E=MC²). The Theory of Evolution, proposed by the English naturalist Darwin,…
The Supreme Court, on September 21, 2023, ruled that High Courts should typically formulate substantial legal questions at the admission stage when exercising their Second Appeal jurisdiction under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. However, if such…
In India, approximately 90% of legislators are male, reflecting women’s disadvantaged social status. Since gaining independence, there have been assurances that democracy would facilitate a more balanced representation of both genders in politics. The introduction of reservations in the 1990s…
Would Luxury Brands Survive Today’s Day and Age in India? The Indian government has proposed to impose a 20% tax on expenditures made abroad under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). If you use your international credit or debit card to…
What is the AJIO Scam? The AJIO scam is a fraudulent scheme in which perpetrators call unsuspecting individuals and claim to be from the AJIO fashion and lifestyle brand. They offer the victims scratch coupons or prize money schemes, and…
Introduction & Background The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 is an Act of the Parliament of India that provides for the establishment of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE), which is a specialized federal agency responsible for investigating…
Criminal Antecedents of Accused cannot be the Sole Consideration to decline/quash Criminal Proceedings: A Holistic Approach Introduction The legal landscape surrounding quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has recently changed significantly. The…