In a report published on July 10th 2024, Amnesty International has claimed that social media apps and various technology systems perpetuate and reinforce gender inequalities and entrenching racial and socio-economic power structures. The briefing titled “Gender and Human Rights in the Digital Age” highlighted the unregulated data collection and processing of large amount of personal […]
Allahabad High Court denies anticipatory bail in caste based abuse case
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) denied an anticipatory bail application on 11/07/2024 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on grounds that the applicant had misused his position as a reporter and even blackmailed and extorted money using his position in the past. FIR was lodged against accused Chandra Vijay Yadav on grounds that he allegedly hurled abuses […]
Gujarat High Court Court Grants Bail to Applicant Accused in Scholarship Scam
On July 12th 2024, in a landmark decision of the Gujarat High Court led by the Honorable Mr Justice M.R. Mengdey which granted bail to the applicant who was involved in a major fraud involving high-profile scholarships. The bail was sought by the applicant under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 which is […]
Punjab Government’s Appeal Dismissed, Supreme Court Upholds High Court Verdict in Dr Verka Bribery Case
The Supreme Court rejected the state of Punjab’s appeal, hence upholding the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s verdict that nullified the trial court’s order to summon Dr Partap Singh Verka under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). It originates from an accusation of bribery against Dr Verka, who is a state official, and […]
“Law does not permit imposition of such a heavy cost, which is a burden to the accused.”: Kerala High Court
On 10th July 2024, Kerala High Court laid down that an accused cannot be imposed a heavy cost for recalling witnesses which turns out to financially burdensome for the prosecution. A Criminal Miscellaneous petition was filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘BNSS’ for short), challenging imposition […]
The Unfinished Symphony of Gender Equality: A Global Imperative
Picture a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to thrive. This is the vision of gender equality—an essential human right and a cornerstone of just and prosperous societies. Yet, despite significant progress, the journey towards true gender equality remains fraught with challenges. As we strive for a more equitable future, it is […]
Beyond Identity: Can International Law Address Primordial Drivers of Violence in Manipur?
Introduction The state of Manipur in Northeast India has been grappling with prolonged ethnopolitical violence for years, and things have taken a particularly terrifying turn in the past year. The impact of this violence is deep and far-reaching, which is why it’s crucial to consider whether International Law can help to address the root causes […]
