Women’s Reproductive Autonomy: Does Indian Law Truly Protect a Woman’s Right to Choose?
Introduction The decision of whether to become a parent is one of the most deeply personal decisions an individual can make. It can affect a woman’s body and health, education and career, relationships, financial independence, and future life choices. Pregnancy has a particularly strong constitutional dimension because it directly affects a woman’s bodily integrity, privacy, […]
Online Defamation: Where Should the Law Draw the Line Between Free Speech and Reputation?
Introduction The rise of the internet has transformed the way people communicate, share information, express opinions and participate in public discussions. With a smartphone and a social media account, an individual can publish content that may reach thousands or even millions of people within minutes. While this has strengthened public participation and freedom of expression, […]
Right to Protest vs Public Order in India: Constitutional Rights, Restrictions and Supreme Court Judgments
Author- Deepti Student at MERI Professional and Law Institute Introduction There’s more to a democracy than just elections, legislatures, and governments. It is also a space that accommodates dissent. The capacity of citizens to question government actions, contest laws, challenge decisions, seek accountability and articulate dissent openly is among the foundational traits of a constitutional […]
Constitutional Validity of Marital Rape Exception in India: Article 14, 15 and 21 Explained
Constitutional Validity of Marital Rape Exception in India: Article 14, 15 and 21 Explained Author: Deepti Student at MERI Professional and Law Institute Introduction Till very recently Indian society viewed the institution of marriage primarily as a union that involved companionship, family and mutual duties and responsibilities. However, the legal quandary surrounding the definition of […]