The Indian education system, by default, creates multiple stages of stress in the academic journey of students. Arguably, the most intense amongst these is the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC or 12th board). HSC students are on the verge of choosing their life path (well, almost) after their exams. This dilemma is unexplainable – for some, it is the lack of options, and for others, it is the ocean of options […]
Law has always been an intriguing profession. Films, television and literature have glamorized this profession for years with climax ending in a dramatic court case. Often, we find the protagonist winning in the end with profound oratory – giving the audience thrill and excitement. The fictional stories presented in the movies tell a great deal about the political and social situations. Even though these movies do not show the viewers […]
Did you know – instead of just cribbing and crying over delayed construction of a road outside your home which you know will soon get either flooded or spotted with potholes – you can actually get a sample to check the quality of material being used? Yes! When they say information they mean all kinds of information, written and physical. Now with the Supreme Court capping RTI application fees to […]
What You Need to Know – Supreme Court’s decision legalising Passive Euthanasia The Supreme Court has finally come out with a judgment clarifying the uncertain waters surrounding the concept of assisted suicide or euthanasia. By holding that the fundamental right to live also includes the right to die with dignity, the judgment brings to conclusion a long-standing ethical, moral, religious and legal dilemma. The Supreme Court had been known for […]
The Supreme Court has recognized the right to die with dignity to be inherent in the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. This means that legal validity is granted to assisted suicide (euthanasia) for persons suffering from terminal diseases, living in persistent vegetative state, comatose state or brain dead, etc. What is allowed – Removal of life sustaining or prolonging medicines, machines and devices is acceptable in the presence […]
The Supreme Court yesterday extended the deadline for linking of mobiles, bank accounts and PAN cards with AADHAR till it finally resolves the dispute surrounding this case. However, the requirement of the UID Number by the government for the issuance and continuance of several services and benefits does not stand suspended. So, while we ignore messages from our telecom service providers, banks and, at times, the government, let us see […]
“Has he come armed, then?” she asked anxiously. “Has he brought a pistol or a sword?” Ian shook his head, his dark hair lifting wildly in the wind. “Oh, no, Ma’am!” he said. “It’s worse. He’s brought a lawyer!” ― Diana Gabaldon (Novel: Voyager) Law affects every part of our lives, whether we are driving, buying something from a store, renting a house and so on… So if you are at school […]
