~By Mr. Parth Birla and Mr. Garv Arora INTRODUCTION “Nudity should not be tied to sex. The mere sight of the naked upper body of the woman should not be deemed to be sexual by default.” The Kerala High Court in its judgment has made an aberration from the patriarchal view on the autonomy of women. The … Continue reading Solidifying the Perspective of Obscenity: A Closer View to the Quandary
Month: August 2023
Right of the Dead: Analysing the Legal Framework for Necrophilia in India
~By Tanya Verma Necrophilia, characterized by the pursuit of sexual satisfaction through engaging in sexual acts with corpses, has undergone a significant transformation in societal perception. The recent acquittal by the Karnataka High Court (HC) of a man accused of sexually assaulting the lifeless body of a 21-year-old woman following her murder highlights the concern regarding the … Continue reading Right of the Dead: Analysing the Legal Framework for Necrophilia in India
Unfettered power of police to conduct investigation: can police be obligated to seek magistrate’s permission while conducting further investigation
-Navjot Punia Section 173 (8) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (“1973 Code”) deals with the discretion of the police with respect to conducting further investigation even after a report has been forwarded to the magistrate under sub-section (2). Though no such specific requirement of taking prior permission of court while conducting further investigation is … Continue reading Unfettered power of police to conduct investigation: can police be obligated to seek magistrate’s permission while conducting further investigation
The Hidden Dagger: Unraveling Defamation by Innuendo
-Aparimita Tiwari An Introduction In the intricate tapestry of human society, our image and reputation hold immense value. It takes years of dedication to build a commendable reputation, yet its delicate existence can be shattered in an instant. This universal phenomenon is particularly evident in collectivist cultures, where individuals would go to extreme lengths, even … Continue reading The Hidden Dagger: Unraveling Defamation by Innuendo




