NIA Court Acquits All Seven Accused including Pragya Singh Thakur in Landmark Verdict: Complete Analysis of the Historic 2008 Malegaon Blast Case
After 17 years of legal proceedings, investigations, and national debate, the NIA Court Acquits All Seven Accused including Pragya Singh Thakur in Landmark Verdict has finally brought closure to one…
The Two Husbands of Vera Tiscenko Case : Collision of Conversion, Law, and Colonial Politics
In 1940 a Polish‐Russian actress walked into a Calcutta mosque, embraced Islam, and set off a legal chain reaction that still echoes through South Asian family law. Popularly remembered as…
MP Female Judge Resigns as male judge Accused of her Harassment Promoted To High Court
The resignation of Aditi Gajendra Sharma has sent shockwaves through India’s judiciary: when an MP Female Judge Resigns as male judge Accused of her Harassment Promoted To High Court, it…
The Rise of Public Interest Litigation in Post Emergency India: How a Constitutional Experiment Redefined Justice
Key TakeawayThe Rise of Public Interest Litigation in Post Emergency India turned a once‐insulated Supreme Court into a populist forum that bypassed rigid procedures, relaxed standing rules, and made the…
The Right against Self Incrimination in India: Origins, Scope, and Contemporary Challenges
The Right against Self Incrimination in India—guaranteed under Article 20(3)—protects every person “accused of any offence” from being “compelled to be a witness against himself.” Its contours, shaped by landmark…
Embracing Archetypal Legal Scholarship: A Field Guide for Students and Researchers
Key Takeaway :Archetypal Legal Scholarship offers a clear taxonomy of nine distinct approaches to legal research, empowering students and researchers to identify, select, and apply the most fitting methodology for…
Exploring Gender Pronouns in Transgender and Non-Binary Discourse
Understanding gender pronouns is at the heart of fostering respect, inclusion, and accurate representation in discussions about transgender and non-binary identities. This blog delves into the role gender pronouns play,…
Understanding Gender Expression: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Transgender and Non-Binary Discourses
Understanding gender expression crucial for navigating contemporary transgender and non-binary discourses. This blog-style study guide translates foundational concepts from Susan Stryker’s “(De)Subjugated Knowledges” and class PPTs into accessible language. You…
Exploring Nonbinary and Transgender Subjectivities: A Comprehensive Study Guide
Key Takeaway: Understanding nonbinary and transgender subjectivities illuminates the rich diversity of gender identities, expressions, and cultural contexts worldwide. Introduction Gender is not limited to a simple male–female binary. The…
Exploring Nonbinary Cultures in India: A Comprehensive Study Guide
Key Takeaway: Nonbinary cultures in India demonstrate a rich tapestry of gender identities, rituals, and social roles rooted in history, spirituality, and community solidarity. Introduction India’s gender landscape extends far…
Understanding the Third Gender Concept in Transgender and Non-Binary Discourses
Key takeaway: Critically examining the third gender concept reveals how reductionist, ethnocentric frameworks can obscure cultural diversity, and underscores the need to decolonize transgender and non-binary identities by privileging local…
Hijra Identity: Exploring Kinship, Ritual, and Resistance in South Asian Transgender Discourses
Key takeaway: The hijra identity emerges through a complex interplay of kinship, ritual renunciation, and posthuman resistance, transcending reductive tropes of transgender politics. Introduction The term hijra-identity refers to South…