Defamation

This article has been written by Ms. Anchita Niranjan Chavan, a 3rd year BLS LLB student at Oriental College of Law, Navi Mumbai. INTRODUCTION: “Every man is entitled to have his reputation preserved inviolate”- Blackstone. Defamation is defined in section 499 of the Indian Penal Code as: “Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to…

Free Speech and Emergency in India

This article has been written by Manaswini Vakubharanam, a student studying BA.LLB from Pendekanti law college, Hyderabad.  The author is a second-year student.      Free speech and Emergency in India is one of the contentious topics.  When we talk about Free speech and Emergency, the first thing that crosses our mind is the year 1975, which…

Co-operative Federalism in India

This article has been written by Ms. Nidhisha Alajangi, a 2nd year BBA LL.B Student from SVKM Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru.                     Introduction In India, cooperative federalism reflects the concept of a stable connection between the centre and other units. It encourages all regulatory entities to come forth and work together to tackle…

Right to Education – Andaman and Nicobar Island

This article has been written by Ms. Nidhisha Alajangi, a 2nd year BBA LL.B Student from SVKM Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru. Introduction  The tsunami that rocked the Indian subcontinent on December 26, 2004 caused death and destruction in its wake. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (hereafter “ANI”) were among the hardest hit…