This blog post replies to Sarthak Sahoo’s claim against intellectual bias as a ground of recusal. The author provides a rejoinder to his arguments while simultaneously revisiting his earlier understanding and interpretation of the prevalent intellectual prejudices within the Indian judicial system. Bias and prejudice, rarely are overt, conscious or deliberate but instead areContinue reading “A Case for Intellectual Bias as A Ground For Recusal: A Rejoiner to Sarthak Sahoo’s Claim Against Judicial Disqualification”
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Hear The Other Side: Critiquing Prisoner’s Right To Procreate From The Spouse’s Perspective – Part II
Several High Courts have granted prisoners the right to procreate with their spouse, including it within the ambit of “personal liberty.” The article analyzes such jurisprudence as detrimental to the rights of prisoners’ spouses due to the lack of clarity on its nature and scope. It argues on the manifestly arbitrary nature of such expansion,Continue reading “Hear The Other Side: Critiquing Prisoner’s Right To Procreate From The Spouse’s Perspective – Part II”
Hear The Other Side: Critiquing Prisoner’s Right to Procreate From The Spouse’s Perspective – Part I
Several High Courts have granted prisoners the right to procreate with their spouse, including it within the ambit of “personal liberty.” The article analyzes such jurisprudence as detrimental to the rights of prisoners’ spouses due to the lack of clarity on its nature and scope. It argues on the manifestly arbitrary nature of such expansion,Continue reading “Hear The Other Side: Critiquing Prisoner’s Right to Procreate From The Spouse’s Perspective – Part I”
Tuvalu: A Sinking Definition of Floating Statehood
Tuvalu, a small Pacific ocean island nation, has declared that its existence shall continue as a Digital Nation as climate change threatens to drown its land. In this piece, our analyst explores the legal backing for this decision specifically in light of the requirements under the international Montevideo Convention, which sets the standard for howContinue reading “Tuvalu: A Sinking Definition of Floating Statehood”
LAOT Podcast #6: The Third Way: In Conversation with Rahul Matthan
In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Rahul Matthan, founding partner at Trilegal and head of their TMT practice, for an insightful conversation about his latest book, The Third Way. Hosted by Saranya Ravindran, Bharati Challa, and Sohina Pawah from Law and Other Things (LAOT), the interview dives into theContinue reading “LAOT Podcast #6: The Third Way: In Conversation with Rahul Matthan”
Lately in Public Law I August’24 – II
A fortnightly feature inspired by I-CONnect’s weekly “What’s New in Public Law” feature that addresses the lacuna of a one-stop-shop public law newsletter in the Indian legal space. What’s New at LAOT 1. Talha Abdul Rahman, India’s Communal Constitution: Response by Talha Abdul Rahman (as part of the book discussion on Prof. Mathew John’s latestContinue reading “Lately in Public Law I August’24 – II”
Appointment of DGP, from UPSC to the State Police Boards: A Federal Tightrope
The article examines the ongoing difficulties in appointing DGPs in India, with a focus on the worrying trend of State governments violating Supreme Court orders aimed at ensuring a stable and merit-based selection process. Many states continue to select acting DGPs, weakening the integrity of police forces, notwithstanding the historic ruling in Prakash Singh v.Continue reading “Appointment of DGP, from UPSC to the State Police Boards: A Federal Tightrope”
The Election Commission or the ‘Elected’ Commission?
The article deals with the constitutionality of appointments to the Election Commision as well as the recent executive interference and its impact on the independence of the institution. A vaccum of legislative regulation and resulting judicial pronouncements have been recalled to reflect upon the need for an unbiased system of appointments to the EC. TheContinue reading “The Election Commission or the ‘Elected’ Commission?”
Lawyers’ Exemption from the Consumer Protection Act: A Misadventure in “Judicial Cosmopolitanism”?
This blog deals with the Supreme Court’s precedent in Bar of Indian Lawyers v. DK Gandhi which exempted lawyers from the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It critiques the concurring opinion of Justice Mittal through the lens of judicial cosmopolitanism. The post Lawyers’ Exemption from the Consumer Protection Act: A Misadventure in “JudicialContinue reading “Lawyers’ Exemption from the Consumer Protection Act: A Misadventure in “Judicial Cosmopolitanism”?”
Lately in Public Law | August’24 – I
A fortnightly feature inspired by I-CONnect’s weekly “What’s New in Public Law” feature that addresses the lacuna of a one-stop-shop public law newsletter in the Indian legal space. What’s new at LAOT Alok Prasanna Kumar, India’s Communal Constitution: Response by Alok Prasanna Kumar (as part of the book discussion on Prof. Mathew John’s latest book,Continue reading “Lately in Public Law | August’24 – I”