Anathema to Life and Liberty: The Supreme Court's Bail Reasoning in Gulfisha Fatima

The new year did not turn out to be upbeat for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, as the Apex Court, in a judgment spanning 142 pages in the case of GULFISHA FATIMA VS STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) 2026 INSC 2, refused bail to the two persons arrayed as accused and their freedom was denied for the umpteenth time. On the contrary, the Court granted bail to the other 5 co-accused, citing the non-seriousness of their role. The constitutional spirit finds a speck of much place in the judgment since...

The Void Between Return And Retention: Deconstructing Motherhood Penalty In India

In the era of women empowerment, our country is making significant strides with progressive Constitutional amendments like the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 providing 33% reservation frameworks. India's constitutional commitment to equality and dignity, encouraging increasing women participation in the public arena has often been lauded. Yet, a persistent hindrance pervasive across sectors remains largely unaddressed. It is a matter of grave national concern that a significant number of...

CLAT Results And Reality Of Legal Education: A Note To Students At Threshold

The moment has come that i have to recount the story of my CLAT 2025 result which by the way was a bad night until it was revealed the results the next day and my fate was sealedThe night of the CLAT 2025 scores was not spectacular at all; it felt more like a regular night, which was the opposite of what most people think it would be. There was no immediate understanding or feeling of release, just a silent struggle with a rank that seemed to summarize the months of hard work into a single...

Replacing MNREGA: Reform Or Retreat From Livelihood Security?

India is the world's most populous country, and a large part of its population continues to live in villages. As per the Census of India 2011, nearly 69 percent of Indians resided in rural areas, and despite increasing urbanisation, millions still depends on rural livelihoods for survival. This makes policies aimed at rural development and employment not just welfare measures, but a necessity for the country's social and economic stability. MNREGA's FoundationIt was in this context that the...

Digital Shackles: Balancing Economic Productivity With Right To Disconnect

The traditional landscape of professional labour has been fundamentally altered by the pervasive encroachment of digital communication tools, institutionalizing a paradigm of perpetual connectivity. Over recent years, rapid technological developments, characterized by the ubiquity of high-speed internet and portable smart devices, have systematically eroded the physical and temporal boundaries between the workplace and the domestic sphere. This transformation was significantly accelerated in the...

Right To Disconnect: Reclaiming Boundaries In Digital Age

Recent studies show how deeply technology has changed the rhythm of work. Microsoft's Work Trend Index reports a noticeable rise in meetings held late in the evening, more weekend logins, and a steady increase in messages being exchanged outside regular office hours. A 2025 Australian study found that nearly sixty percent of workers experienced mental health concerns linked to work-related stress, much of it caused by the feeling of being constantly available. These trends are now becoming...

New Heartbeat Of Work: Leading With Humanity In A Technology Driven World

The twenty first century workplace is standing at a remarkable turning point. On one side we see an explosion of new technologies from artificial intelligence to automation and smart digital tools. On the other side we see a growing awareness that the true engine of every organization is still people, their feelings, their creativity and their need for meaning. As tools change how work is done, leaders must rethink why work is done and most importantly how people feel while doing it. The future...

Insurgency And Counter-Insurgency: Human Rights Concern

Insurgency and counterinsurgency have emerged as a major challenge for many states. It affects the national security and endangers civil liberties of the people. There are many factors which are responsible for Insurgency like political ideology, social thinking and economic distress which are characterized by violence, assault and other methods to create unrest among the civilians affecting their basic human rights. In result, the state responds in counterinsurgency which can be a blend of...

Beyond Biology: Why Menstrual Leave Is A Workplace Justice Issue- Not A Stigma Problem

The debate over menstrual leave in India operates within a false binary. Proponents celebrate it as progressive; opponents condemn it as regressive. This dichotomy misses the fundamental truth: menstrual leave is neither about biology nor about weakness. It is about institutional accountability for employee health.When approximately 50% of the workforce experiences a cyclical health condition that significantly impacts productivity and well being, ignoring it is not neutrality—it is negligence...

'Bangalore Metro Chicks': Voyeurism In Age Of Digital Platforms

The now-defunct Instagram account “Bangalore Metro Chicks” has again sparked concerns about digital voyeurism, consent and the complicity of social media platforms. The account featured sexually suggestive videos of unaware women travelling through Bengaluru's metro system. These videos were a set of non-consensual recordings curated to sexually objectify these unsuspecting women. Despite the Metro being a public space, the women were subjected to a form of surveillance that is indeed private in...

Re-Examining Mental Cruelty: Patriarchy In Marital Residence Norms

The recently released NCRB data for 2023 underscores a disturbing persistence in crimes against women in India. With 448,211 reported cases - a small rise from 445,256 cases in 2022, although consistent. The national crime rate was 66.2 incidents per lakh female population, based on mid-year projections of 67.7 crore females. Of these, cruelty by husband or relatives (Section 498A IPC) made...

Crafted In Kolhapur, Copied In Milan: TCE Blind Spot In IP Law

In the first months of 2025, the Italian luxury giant Prada faced a firestorm of criticism for releasing a line of sandals that had a striking resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra, India. This incident is far more than a story of cultural appropriation. It is argued in this blog that the Prada-Kolhapuri chappal judgement is not just an isolated incident, but it exposes the inherent insufficiency of the Western IP framework in protecting...