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How do countries legitimize the death penalty?

Author: Aishath Shaufa Ahmed Steps towards the abolition of the death penalty in countries or imposing a moratorium on its use are common. Yet, it leaves us to wonder how countries that impose capital punishment legitimize it. The death penalty is presumed to serve objectives such as deterrence and retribution. Ideally, it is expected to…

In Memoriam: Remembering the Legacy of Professor Rahmatullah Khan in International Law

Professor Rahmatullah Khan (01 July 1934 to 31 March 2023) was the professor of International Law and held the Jawaharlal Nehru Chair for International Environmental Law at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (JNU). He also served as the head of Centre for Studies in Diplomacy, International Law and Economics (1979-1982); Vice-President…

Maldives Legal and Political History

Abstract The Republic of Maldives has an interesting history. The early history of the Maldives remains mostly a mystery. The little bits and pieces that historians have been able to uncover show that the people of the Maldives were strong seafarers who lived a simple life. The sea provided them with the riches they needed,…

Enigma of Capital Punishment in Rape Cases: A Socio-Legal Approach

Abstract There can be no offence than that of rape which attacks on the dignity and sanctity of womanhood especially in countries like India where woman is treated as goddess under Hinduism. It is needless to argue that the offence committed against woman is increasing on daily basis and the numbers available on government records…

Call for Book Review Editor

The Indian Society for Legal Research is seeking a book review editor. The post involves the commissioning, selection, and editing of reviews for inclusion on the website domain. The initial duration shall be of 03 months with a possibility of extension. Applications are invited from suitable undergraduate candidates: 4th/5th year students in case of integrated…

Book Review: Mirages of International Justice

Mirages of International Justice: The Elusive Pursuit of a Transnational Legal Order Mathew Parish, Edward Elgar Publishing  Limited, UK 2011. 259pp. ISBN 978 1 84980 4080 (ceased) This book is a powerful insight on the International justice and the roles played by the States and International organizations for the attainment of justice. The book explores…

Would murder and terrorism constitute ‘most serious crimes’?

By the year 2020, a total of 108 countries have abolished the death penalty. The countries that have abolished the death penalty believe it is a cruel, inhumane and degrading form of punishment. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) recognizes the right to life. Article 6 subsection (1) of the ICCPR provides that every human being has…

Maldives’ Engagement with International Law

In the past few years, Maldives has been conducting a much more active foreign policy. With huge attraction for foreign investment and its strategic location in the Indian Ocean, Maldives engagement with international law is going to take a new shift in coming years.

TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON IPR LEARNING

DAY-1 (19-02 -2022, 04:00- 06:00 PM) Geethanjali Suresh (Advocate, Madras HC)- Trademark Registration & Practice. Padma Sree (Independent Patent Consultant)- Prefiling and Filing of Patent Application. DAY-2 (20-2-2022 04:00-06:00 PM) Hamza Khan (Assistant Professor, Presidency University, Bangalore) -Emerging Trends in Copyright Law) Avantika Banerjee (co-founder, ISLR) -Blockchain Technology and IPR and evolving Ideas FEES: Rs.…

The Ambit of Executive Power: Analyzing the Delhi High Court’s verdict

On 15th December 2021, the Delhi High Court gave its verdict in a highly controversial matter discerning the scope of the executive’s power of delegated legislation in absence of explicit instructions while interpreting the provisions in the light of the taxation laws. While hearing 1346 petitions in the case of Mon Mohan Kohli Vs ACIT,…

Shooting Down the Independence of Judiciary: Tribunal Reforms Act 2021

The ‘basic structure’ of the Indian Constitution has revolutionized India’s constitutional law jurisprudence since its establishment. The doctrine of the separation of powers is considered to be an important pillar of the basic structure, keeping the independence of the judiciary intact, preventing disequilibrium in the balance of powers which generally leads to abuse of power…

Credit rating agencies in India: Their functioning and credibility

‘Credit rating agencies’ function as a facilitator for the Retail and Institutional investor. They assess a company’s capability pay-off their financial obligations. The ratings of the companies and government entities help in making an informed decision by the investors. The agencies use unique method assigning ratings to the companies denoting their financial risk. Poor credit…

Course on Tax Law

This course is particularly useful for UG and PG Law students. The modules provide conceptual clarity of all the important topics of Direct and Indirect Taxation. Topics that will be covered : Module -1 Taxation and Constitution The concept of Direct / Indirect Taxation Functioning of the CBDT Module 2 Five heads of Income -Salary…

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Can International Justice Create Peace? Reflections on Kelsen’s Thoughts on International Law and the Judiciary

I. Hans Kelsen, an Austrian jurist born into a family of Jewish faith, never wanted to become a legal academic. He rather wanted to become a physicist, mathematician or philosopher. But his decision to enter the legal profession was driven by practicability.[1] And yet: his eventual decision in favour of the law bestowed upon him…

Blog Series: Understanding Israel – Palestine Conflict and its Human Rights Implications

What is the Israel – Palestine Conflict? One of the most controversial and politically divided topics around the world is the Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel and Palestine have almost been in a century old conflict, fighting over the holy land of Jerusalem claiming it to be sacred to one group over the other. Therefore, it becomes…

Blog Series: Locating Customary International Law in the Constitutions Around the Globe

The central idea of this study is to locate the expression on ‘customary international law’ in the constitutions around the globe. Needless to say, there is no uniformity in the constitutions on the expression used to refer to the customary international law. Some of the expressions are so nuanced that they may not fit in…

The BCI is Mistaken in Proposing Three Years of Experience for Judicial Services

Before making three-year compulsory practice for judicial services, the BCI must look into the matter as to who will the have the luxury of spending three years at the bar and also preparing for the judicial services. The advocacy is a noble profession, it must not become a luxury profession.

The Securities Laws of India and The USA- A Critical Analysis

This blog deals with the analysis of the structure of the legal system developed by India and USA to alleviate the systemic problems in the securities laws. It also chalks out the differences between the implementation of the established legal mechanisms.

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