Budhadev Karmaskar v. State of West Bengal [Criminal Appeal No. 135/2010] Coram: Justice L. Nageswara Rao ​ Justice B.R. Gavai Justice A.S. Bopanna

The author, Simran is a Second Year Student at the Campus Law Centre (LLB), University of Delhi and Executive Editor at Awaaz.  Introduction: The landmark judgement of Budhadev Karmaskar v. State of West Bengal, 2011, highlights the gravity that Article 21 and Article 142 of the Constitution hold in themselves. The case came up with …

Beyond Laws: Advocating for the Well-being of India’s Elderly

The author, Anandita Srivastava is a Third Year Student of BA.LLB (Hons) at National Law University, Jodhpur. Our elders have made immense contributions to our society, and it is our responsibility to ensure their well-being and protection. While self-sufficiency and autonomy are commendable qualities in people, elderly people face particular difficulties. These difficulties include, inter alia, …

Contours of Consent and the Age of Majority in India

The author, Abhishek Sanjay is a First Year Student of BA.LLB (HONS) at NALSAR University of Law. Consent, a fundamental aspect of ethical interactions, holds a central position in the legal landscape of India. The establishment of a fixed legal age for consent prompts a closer examination of whether this criterion adequately reflects the diverse …