Overview of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021

This Blog is written by Jhimli Ojha from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Ravikiran Shukre.
A cryptocurrency is a virtual form of currency. It is a medium of exchange for goods and assets. All the transactions take place online and there isn’t any presence of physical notes or coins. Cryptocurrencies are used for different purposes like trading, making transactions, and investment.

Laws Regarding The Protection Of Heritage Sites In India

This Blog is written by Palak Bhawsinka from National Law University, Odisha. Edited by Sonali Priyadarsini.
In India, the cultural heritage and antique monuments in the form of buildings and other archeological sites and remains are exceptional, vast, and diverse. Astonishing is the sheer number of these historical legacies. These historic sites, in the eyes of the Indians, reminiscent of the living witnesses of the golden historical age of more than a thousand years and the pre-independence wars.

Law On The Protection Of Prisoners Of War

This Blog is written by Sagun Modi from National Law University, Odisha. Edited by Sonali Priyadarsani.
During ancient times and the early 20th century, there often used to occur wars and armed conflicts between two or more enemy states. In fact, World War I and World War II were the deadliest wars that occurred in the history of humanity. During these wars, the armed forces of both parties used to fight against each other to protect their respective nation-states.

Technology in Law: A Boon or A Bane

This Blog is written by Illa Mathi Maran from UPES, Dehradun. Edited by Ravikirna Shukre.
The term technology has its wide meaning. We should understand the origin and the development of technology. The term technology is defined from a Greek term, techne- mean “ART, SKILL, THE CUNNING OF HAND” and logia – “collection and arrangement of machinery and tools”.

Accessibility to Judicial System in Rural Areas: Truth to Be Explored

This Blog is written by Ayushee Priya from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Ravikirna Shukre.
Judiciary is the most trusted institution in India. Indian Judiciary is one of the oldest legal systems all over the world. India has borrowed many features of the Constitution from many countries like British, Ireland, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Russia, France, Germany, South Africa, and Japan.

An understanding of High Court Judges (Conditions of Service) Act, 1954

This Blog is written by Ayushee Priya from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Ravikirna Shukre.
In our society, there are individuals and groups who have a different mindset to deal with a particular kind of situation. So, there are chances of disputes between the individuals or the groups or the individuals and the groups. Disputes must be settled otherwise there would irregularity, disturbance, and disorganization.

Status Of Parental Obligation For Child Support In India

This Blog is written by Palak Bhawsinka from National Law University, Odisha. Edited by Priyanjali Priyadarshini.
Child support refers to the continuous periodic contributions provided by a parent for a child’s care and upbringing after marriage or another relationship has come to an end. When a marriage breaks down and ends up separating a couple, the child or children born from the marriage are the person(s) who suffer the most.

Parliamentary Privileges- Loopholes And Benefits

This Blog is written by Sagun Modi from National Law University, Odisha. Edited by Priyanjali Priyadarshini.
Parliamentary privileges are a certain kind of immunity provided to a parliamentarian when he/she is discharging his/her functions in an ongoing session of the parliament or when present in the parliament. These are special privileges that allow a member of the parliament or a member of a state legislature to conduct some acts which would otherwise be not allowed outside the parliament.

A Brief Study Of Indian Tolls Act

This Blog is written by Snegapriya VS from VIT Law School, Chennai. Edited by Lisa Coutinho.
The Indian tolls Act falls under the ministry of road transport and highways. The enactment of which is to confer the government with the power to levy tolls on public roads and bridges. Primarily, why do we pay a toll? And how it works? The people opt for state and national highways for faster traveling since it is less congested and lacks complex traffic.

State Obligation To Settle The Displaced During Development Projects

This Blog is written by Ayushee Priya from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Lisa Coutinho.
Development projects, political conflicts, setting up protected area networks and conversation areas, and natural disasters are many such factors that give rise to shifting or displacement of people in India. International Displacement Monitoring Centre released data in 2007 that due to development projects in over 50 years, 50 million have been displaced in India.

Menstrual Hygiene Laws In India

This Blog is written by Barnali Das from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Prakriti Dadsena.
Menstruation is a natural biological process of the body of every girl or women in their adolescent age. However, in rural India, as a whole, it is a topic that is not spoken about openly and it also causes needless shame and embarrassment as in our country, menstruation is a taboo induced with a stigma that does not permit to be discussed or nor even seek information.

Legalizing Marijuana: A Legal Debate

This Blog is written by Oindrilla Bhattacharjee from St. Xavier’s Institution, Panihati. Edited by Prakriti Dadsena.
Marijuana, also known as weed, pot, reefer, joint, ganja, etc. is a psychoactive drug and used primarily for recreational and medicinal purposes. The scientific name of Marijuana is cannabis, as it is originated from the plant cannabis. Among the 483 known compounds in the plant, the main constituent is tetrahydrocannabinol

All You Need To Know About The Press Council Act, 1978

This Blog is written by Barnali Das from KIIT School of Law, Odisha. Edited by Prakriti Dadsena.
For a very long time, in every place in the world, whenever and wherever the norms of the society are violated by the media industry and the unprofessional conduct of the press impairs its freedom, the authorities, as well as the Press itself, has felt the necessity of such a mechanism or any way that can keep an eye on it and control it.

The Indecent Representation Of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (No. 60 Of 1986)

This Blog is written by Wafiya Tunnisa from Middlesex University, Dubai.  Edited by Ritika Sharma.
In this millennial era, where more than 90% of the time of a person is spent on social media and electronic devices, it is has become very easy for every citizen of this country to practice freedom of expression and freedom of placing their views and ideas in front of the world without any restriction. Whilst this ideology, like everything else there have been good and bad impacts on each one’s life.

An Understanding Of Land Ports Authority Of India

This Blog is written by Wafiya Tunnisa from Middlesex University, Dubai.  Edited by Naina Agarwal.
India is one of the many countries in the world that has a diversified border line i.e it has a varied choice of countries and nations along its borderline. India has more than 15,000 km of external which can be told as international borders with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Sex On False Promise Of Marriage Is Rape?

This Blog is written by Siddharth Singh from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. Edited by O.S.S. Sarada Rasagnya.
A murderer destroys the physical frame of the victim likewise a rapist destroys and defiles the soul of the helpless female. Rape is the most morally and physically reprehensible crime in society it reduces a woman to an animal, as it shakes the very core of her life.

Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1954

This Blog is written by Sidrah Jami from Amity Law School, Noida. Edited by O.S.S.Sarada Rasagnya.
Drugs are considered to be one of the most evolving items worldwide. It is used for medicinal purposes and the advertisement of drugs is legalized in various countries. The paper firstly provides an introduction to drugs. Secondly discusses the significance of the development referring to The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and studies the impact after the implementation of the act.

Working Journalists And Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions Of Service) And Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1955

This Blog is written by Sidrah Jami from Amity Law School, Noida. Edited by Saumya Tripathi.
Media plays an important role in every individual’s life. It has evolved over the years. The paper firstly provides an introduction to the media and then discuss the significance of the development. Referring to the Prasar Bharti (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act 1990 and different elements of media.

Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020

This Blog is written by Sidrah Jami from Amity Law School, Noida. Edited by  Naina Agarwal.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed by the Indian Legislature in 1971. This act has been considered a bold move in Indian society. It focused on the unwanted pregnancies in the country. The paper firstly provides an introduction to the abortion laws in India and abroad.

Tax On Lotteries And Gambling

This Blog is written by Thanam Keerthi Chandana from National Law University, Tamil Nadu. Edited by Saumya Tripathi.
This article analyses the taxes on lotteries and gambling and forces encouraging governments to give excessive priority to protecting gambling revenues. Since ancient times, governments have regulated the degree and conditions under which gambling is allowed. Governments likewise developed an early money-related enthusiasm for legalizing gambling, understanding that specific types of gam-bling were a gainful base for taxation.

Legal Validity Of The Judgments Of The ICJ

This Blog is written by Pranavi Shah from SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai. Edited by Uroosa Naireen.
The International Court of Justice, popularly known as the World Court is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is the principal judicial organ on the United Nations and is seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague in the Netherlands. Its primary function is the settlement of disputes between member states in accordance with international laws and also to give advisory opinions to the states regarding international disputes.

How Can India Emerge As A Better Healthcare System Post-COVID-19? A Comparison With Global Healthcare Systems

This Blog is written by Arth Ghiya from SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai. Edited by Uroosa Naireen.
After almost nine months of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, tireless efforts of the governments both at the Central and State level to impose restrictions by way of lockdown to curb the spread of the virus, India is still the second worst-hit country in the world due to COVID-19.

Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act, 1995

This Blog is written by Sidrah Jami from Amity Law School, Noida. Edited by Uroosa Naireen.
The cable television network is one of the most important topics that many countries have resolved through various talks. For a healthy democracy, it is essential that the institution of media is given due respect in spirit and law, that lays the basic foundation of democracy and that provides for an informed citizenry capable of making wise decisions, ultimately contributing to a well-functioned democracy.

Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2007

This Blog is written by Arth Ghiya from SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai. Edited by Harshita Yadav.
Broadcasting refers to the distribution of video or audio content with the help of any electronic mass communications medium to a dispersed audience. It assembles and programs any form of communication content like pictures, images and sounds, signals, writing, etc. in electronic form.