On May 5th, 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for four accused in the Nirbhaya case. Encouraged, Nirbhaya’s mother, Asha Devi, has launched the NyayaJyoti Foundation to help other female victims of crime.
While statistics show a decrease of drunk-driving accidents, they are nonetheless the deadliest—there were more fatalities in accidents due to drunk driving than in accidents due to other causes.
Labour laws have been a point of strong contention in India since independence. With two new labour reform bills scheduled for the coming parliament session, here’s a look at five of the most important existing labour laws in India.
The parliament has enacted a legislation that recognises the rights of people affected by HIV and AIDS. Despite its shortcomings, the Act has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people in the country.
The Law Commission of India recently reiterated its recommendation for abolishing the death penalty in India. We take a look at the pros and cons of such a step, and the role of the death penalty in India’s justice system today.