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National Seminar on Critical Issues in International Commercial Arbitration, 2012

Nikita Anand — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:52:08 +0000

Context: The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL) at National Law Institute University, Bhopal is pleased to announce a call for papers for the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Critical Issues in International Commercial Arbitration, 2012. Theme: Critical Issues in International Commercial Arbitration Sub Themes: Arbitration Agreements: Elements and Requisites Procedures and Consideration in [...]

AIDS: A Plague of Prejudice

Bhumika Indolia — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:41:42 +0000

Introduction “The demand for equal rights in every vocation of life is just and fair; but, after all, the most vital right is the right to love and be loved.” -Emma Goldman Human rights are fundamental to any response to HIV/AIDS. This has been recognized since the first global AIDS strategy was developed in 1987[1]. [...]

Stop the BRAI Bill!

Akshita Manocha — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:12:15 +0000

Introduction to Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill: The proposed Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India is a result of the 2004 Task Force Report on Agricultural Biotechnology which was accepted by the Union Government in 2005. The task Force was headed by M.S Swaminathan. According to him “The bottom line of our national agricultural biotechnology policy [...]

Illegal Mining in Bellary, Karnataka

Shivani Rana — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:10:03 +0000

Introduction The iron ore mining in Karnataka has been described as “a rape of Mother Earth”. Bellary has, over the past decade, emerged into India’s hot spot showing an amazing convergence of politics, business and crime. Reason- earth rich in iron ore. From 2002-2003 onwards, as demand for iron ore from China rose, never-ending lines [...]

Right to Reject: Its Meaning and Implications

Nikita Anand — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:20:40 +0000

Introduction After Team Anna demanded Right to Reject and Recall, newspapers and other media ran reports over these very new concepts. There is no doubt that Right to Reject and Right to Recall would mean revolution for the Democracy and Politics. People would be surely benefited but arguments against these Rights are equally strong. This [...]

And the Winning Number is..

Vikrant Shetty — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:44:02 +0000

Introduction The Legislature and the Judiciary have always looked down on gambling of any sort. But honestly, how many of us can honestly say that we have never bought a lottery ticket maybe commercial one or the small lotteries in school and college events? Or is there anyone who has never played housie/lotto before? Now [...]

Legal Position of Gambling in India

Nikita Anand — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:43:29 +0000

Introduction Beginning from Mahabharata when the Pandavas lost their kingdom by a throw of dice to the present day online betting business, the ‘Game of Chance’ has always held a certain charm for Indian psyche. In this article we shall be considering legal status of online gambling and casinos in India. To know about lottery [...]

IHL: Humanitarian Considerations Over Military Activities

Vikrant Shetty — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:31:32 +0000

“Health care is a human right, not a privilege. If you don’t believe this now, you might change your mind if and when you find yourself in need of life- saving care in a hospital emergency room.” - Ruth Rosen Introduction ‘The wounded and sick shall be cared for and protected by the party to [...]

Inter Caste/Religion Marriages: Made in Heaven, Murdered on Earth

Bhumika Indolia — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:34:37 +0000

“We are not myths of the past, ruins in the jungle, or zoos. We are people and we want to be respected, not to be victims of intolerance and racism.” Introduction ‘Human Rights’- is a very commonly used term now-a-days. It not only includes basic rights such as Right to freedom of speech and expression, [...]