NATURE, FUNCTIONS AND AIMS OF THE STATE IN ANCIENT INDIA – PART II

AIMS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE: Vedic literature indicates that the king was one who maintained law and order in … More

HUMAN RIGHTS IN ANCIENT INDIA – PART 1

It is known that India is an ancient civilization. The notions of right and wrong and principles upholding human dignity … More

HUMAN RIGHTS IN ANCIENT INDIA – PART 2

For instance, during Emperor Ashoka’s reign, the capture or execution of prisoners of war was condemned. The Indian view on … More

THE USE OF MERCENARIES AS DENIABLE ACTORS IN ASYMMETRIC WARFARE – PART 2

This kind of warfare is also unique in the sense that, it can take place in unusual locations, such as … More

THE USE OF MERCENARIES AS DENIABLE ACTORS IN ASYMMETRIC WARFARE – PART 1

Mercenaries, in simple words, are soldiers who do not serve a particular nation, but instead, lend their services to whatever … More

NRI MARRIAGES IN INDIA – ISSUES AND CHALLENGES – PART 4

Akhoury Anusheel* (Continued from Part 3.) POSSIBLE REMEDIES: Article 15 (3) of the Constitution of India speaks of a Fundamental … More

NRI MARRIAGES IN INDIA – ISSUES AND CHALLENGES – PART 3

Akhoury Anusheel* (Continued from Part 2.) LEGISLATIONS GOVERNING NRI MARRIAGES IN INDIA: An NRI marriage is different from a normal … More

NRI MARRIAGES IN INDIA – ISSUES AND CHALLENGES – PART 2

Akhoury Anusheel* (Continued from Part 1.) PROBLEMS IN AN NRI MARRIAGE: There are some NRI marriages which are not catastrophes … More

NRI MARRIAGES IN INDIA – ISSUES AND CHALLENGES – PART 1

INTRODUCTION & DEFINITIONS: The abbreviation NRI stands for Non-Resident Indian. Legally, it has not been given an express definition under … More

A BRIEF ON THE CASE OF YOUTH BAR ASSOCIATION OF INDIA V. UNION OF INDIA and ANOTHER [(2016) 9 SCC 473] – PART II

Akhoury Anusheel* [Continued from Part I.] GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE COURT: The Court, after having heard both parties, issued general … More

A BRIEF ON THE CASE OF YOUTH BAR ASSOCIATION OF INDIA V. UNION OF INDIA and; ANOTHER [(2016) 9 SCC 473] – PART I

INTRODUCTION: The present case of Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India and Another [(2016) 9 SCC 473] … More

THE INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE USA – PART II

[Continued from Part I.] DISCRIMINATION: In the 1980s, a gang known as the Dotbusters specifically targeted Indian Americans in Jersey … More

THE INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE USA – PART I

The meaning of the word diaspora is a group of people who live outside the area where they have lived … More

LEGAL ARGUMENTATION AND REASONING – PART II

[Continued from Part I.] APPROACHES TO ARGUMENTATION IN LAW: Argumentation plays an important role in law. Someone who presents a … More

LEGAL ARGUMENTATION AND REASONING – PART III

USING LEGAL ARGUMENTATION IN LEGAL REASONING: In a legal context, the argumentation put forward as a justification of a legal … More

LEGAL ARGUMENTATION AND REASONING – PART I

INTRODUCTION: The study of legal argumentation draws its data, assumptions and methods from disciplines such as legal theory, legal philosophy, … More

NATURE, FUNCTIONS AND AIMS OF THE STATE IN ANCIENT INDIA – PART I

The Ancient Indian Timeline stretches across the years from 14, 00,000 BC (alternatively 5, 00,000 BC) to 2,500 BC. But, … More

THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE INDIAN JUDICIARY IN PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

Our environment sustains our lives. It has more than enough to cater to our needs, but since a considerable number … More

A BRIEF ON CONCEPTS RELATED TO REFUGEES

Introduction: Refugees, by common understanding, are people who have been displaced from their homes, and the country they live in, … More

THE ROLE OF STATE IN PRESENT TIMES

There are many differing views when it comes to defining the characteristics of a State, and hence definitions are ever-changing. … More