Articles by Sanya Singh
Where the Indian legal system stands on solitary confinement in prison
The Indian judiciary has taken a nuanced approach to the issue of solitary confinement, recognising both its potential harms and potential utility.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Explained: The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 and providing rural justice in India
Establishment of gram nyayalayas across India has been fraught with challenges, raising concerns about their adequacy and effectiveness in dispensing justice.
Published on Sep 15, 2024 09:00 AM IST
The debate continues over ‘creamy layer’ in India’s reservation system
The SC judgment permitting sub-classification within SCs, while aiming to address internal disparities, has certain advantages as well as disadvantages.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on states’ right to levy tax on minerals
Fiscal federalism is an important concept in understanding the relationship between the Union and the states in the context of mineral resource taxation.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Bar Council’s ‘cease and desist’ notice on legal advertising raises questions
The Bar Council of India on July 7 sent a ‘cease and desist’ notice to all online platforms where an advocate had the option to advertise their credentials
Published on Jul 21, 2024 01:03 AM IST
A look at the new law brought in to check cheating in exams
Section 10 of the new bill specifies imprisonment for five to 10 years and a ₹1 crore fine, significantly higher than those under the earlier 1998 act.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 12:32 AM IST
Patna HC judgment on reservation and its implications on future quota policies
The principle of a 50% limit on quota is based on the idea of balancing the demand for social equity without undermining the principles of merit and equity
Published on Jun 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Explained: The Post Office Act, 2023 and concerns about privacy infringement
While the present Act aims to modernise India Post, the absence of safeguards and the retention of colonial-era draconian provisions raise significant concerns.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:00 PM IST
Rights of dead persons: What courts have said in the past
Article 21 of the Constitution has played an evident role in ensuring the right to fair treatment & dignity irrespective of whether the person is alive or dead
Published on Jun 15, 2024 01:12 PM IST
A look at the Supreme Court’s judgments on water disputes in the country
Water disputes are inevitable, necessitating a permanent, non-arbitrary tribunal with clear objectives and transparent outcomes.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Recent MP HC judgment on interfaith couples could deter mixed marriages
This ruling has brought focus back to the provisions of SMA and on the complexities in interfaith marriages.
Published on Jun 06, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Section 498A: Bid for modern justice should not gloss over women's safety
India's push for modern criminal laws faces a hurdle with retention of Section 498A, raising debates on balancing women's safety with safeguards against misuse
Published on May 09, 2024 01:39 AM IST
Is inheritance tax feasible in India again? A legal perspective
The Estate Duty Act was abolished in 1985 due to concerns over high taxation rates and the efficiency of tax collection. Would it be legally feasible today?
Published on Apr 26, 2024 11:56 PM IST