In a parliamentary democracy like India, a bill can be introduced in either house of Parliament. Once introduced, it undergoes several stages such as the committee stage and presidential assent, before it becomes a law. The recently introduced One Nation,… Read More »Why We need Parliamentary Committees For effective lawmaking
Contempt of court is a legal concept that seeks to protect the authority and dignity of the judiciary. Contempt powers are used by courts to prevent actions that may undermine public confidence in the judiciary and punish those who interfere… Read More »Contempt of court: Understanding scope and need for careful implementation
In a world-first law, Australia has decided to impose a ban on social media use for children under 16. The primary motivation behind the Australian Government’s decision, as stated by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is ‘to ensure the safety of… Read More »Australia bans social media for under-16s: What’s missing from the discourse?
Forum shopping is the practice of an individual or organization choosing a court or tribunal where they believe they have the best chance of a favorable judgment. Forum shopping is considered as a bad practice by courts, often termed ‘an… Read More »What is The Controversial Practice of Forum Shopping?
“Family is everything, and family protects family.” Written and directed by David Michôd, Animal Kingdom is an Australian film that revolves around the life of Joshua “J” Cody (James Frecheville), a teenager who reaches out to her estranged maternal grandmother… Read More »Animal Kingdom: Navigating betrayal, Loyalty and Survival
The position of Governor originated in India during the Colonial Era. In the British Raj, Governors were appointed to preside over individual provinces. Once India got independence in 1947, the nation adopted a parliamentary democracy with a federal structure. Under… Read More »What is the role of Governors in Indian Polity?