“No Arrest, No FIR” in offences under Drugs and Cosmetics Act

By Swapnil Joshi Not every crime requires arrest of a person, and to effect arrest the arresting authority must be empowered under the statute to exercise the power to arrest. Chapter IV of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with the offences under the said Act, which is a special statute made applicable throughout the India to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and cosmetics. A frequent question that arises, especially in legal and enforcement circles, is whether the police have the authority to arrest individuals in connection with offences under this Act. The Supreme Court has provided...

08 September

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The Forgotten Fifth Pillar: Why Legal Knowledge Keeps Our Democracy Alive in India

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“A nation’s greatness lies not in how loud its people cheer, but in how well they understand their rights.” India is often celebrated as the world’s largest democracy. We take pride in our elections, in our Constitution, and in the sheer scale of our civic life. But somewhere between the Constitution’s lofty ideals and the everyday struggles of its citizens lies a quiet crisis—most Indians don’t know the law that protects them. We often speak of India's democracy having three branches—the executive, legislature, and judiciary—and journalism or civil society as the “fourth pillar.” But "legal literacy"—the knowledge of laws, rights, and judicial...

08 September

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Cyberbullying and mental health:Do Indian laws protect students enough?

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Students in today’s time are online as much as they are offline or perhaps more. Exposure to various online and social platforms is becoming a threat that was once dismissed as “online teasing”. Cyberbullying has become a serious affair that targets the mental health of students across India . This rightfully leads us to question, whether the laws of our country are evolving fast enough, to protect students . The Mental Catastrophe There are many different ways in which cyberbullying can occur , such as texting derogatory messages, forwarding confidential pictures or messages, sending threatening e-mails, or posting on social media...

08 September

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LANDS OF GOD: THE QUIET STORM AROUND THE WAQF AMENDMENT BILL

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By Priyanka Ashok Deshpande For centuries, God has been named on deeds of land, while mortals have managed the records. From silent act of devotion to vast tracts of donated estates, religious endowments have quietly shaped India’s landscape. As “Once a waqf, always a waqf”. Waqf, an enduring Islamic tradition, is driven by faith, purpose, and legacy. Many offer waqf as sadaqah jariyah—a form of ongoing charity that rewards even after death. Others dedicate property to serve the community through mosques, schools, and healthcare. It's also a way to preserve family assets, honor loved ones, and uphold a rich tradition of giving. In every case, the intention is...

25 June

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Basic Structure Doctrine of the “Constitution of India”

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Article By- Om Sanjay Botwe Introduction: The Constitution of India has guaranteed several provisions to ensure good governance and to protect the rights of the Country as well as its citizens. Also, the Constitution of India being a supreme, special, legal document gives a clear road map to perform their duties in the Centre and State. All three organs should work within the boundaries of the Constitution. The concept of the Basic Structure Doctrine was taken into consideration by the Judiciary on 24th April 1973 in the Keshvananda Bharati case which is also known to be an extensively highlighted area of democracy and the political infrastructure of India....