Debashrita Manik

Law student.Turning legal insights into engaging narratives.

Right to Clean Environment in India: A Constitutional Guarantee or an Unfulfilled Promise?

Right to Clean Environment in India: A Constitutional Guarantee or an Unfulfilled Promise?

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to our fellow man.” – Mahatma Gandhi The environment encompasses all the natural surroundings in which humans, animals, and plants coexist, including air, water, soil, climate, and ecosystems. It is a vital […]

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Unshattered Harmony: Rising Tide of Religious Violence and Hate Crimes

Shattered Harmony: Rising Tide of Religious Violence and Hate Crimes

India, a land of diverse cultures, religions, and traditions, has long been celebrated for its pluralistic society. However, despite its rich heritage of tolerance, the nation has grappled with incidents of religious violence and hate crimes. These events have not only caused immense harm to individuals and communities but have also posed significant challenges to

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Estimating creative liberty with boundaries in entertainment law

Estimating Creative Liberty with Legal Boundaries in Entertainment Laws

The intricate relationship between artistic freedom and the legal constraints put in place to make sure that content doesn’t violate public order, national security, or social norms is navigated by entertainment law. The balance between artistic freedom and legal restrictions is especially important in nations like India, where Article 19 of the Indian Constitution offers

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Media Trials v. Judicial Trials: Presumption of Innocence

Media Trials v. Judicial Trials: Presumption of Innocence

The practice of media trials has gained significant interest in the legal community in recent years, particularly in India, where high-profile cases frequently attract a lot of media coverage. Public opinion can occasionally be influenced by this media-driven narrative before the legal system has had a chance to comment. The legal system and the right

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“Men Too”: Domestic Violence Against Men- A Special Reference to Atul Subhash & Puneet Khurana

Domestic violence is often perceived as a problem that predominantly affects women, given its extensive media coverage, legal provisions, and social support systems. However, domestic violence against men is a growing concern globally and in India, where male victims frequently face stigma and societal pressures that prevent them from seeking help. In Indian society, there

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QUASHING OF FIR UNDER CRPC & BNSS

Breaking the Chains: Quashing of an FIR in India; From CrPC & BNSS Jurisprudence

The First Information Report or FIR is a crucial document in the criminal justice system in India. It act as the formal notification to law enforcement agencies, specifically the police, about the commission of cognizable offences (an offence where a police officer has the authority to arrest without a warrant and to begin an investigation

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