Section 67 of IT Act 2000: Scope, Misuse and the Striking Inadequacy

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 ~ cclsnluj ~ Leave a comment

By Shubhra Agarwal and Anusha Agarwal INTRODUCTION The Information Technology Act, 2000 has been contentious legislation since its enactment. The Act gave a new direction to how cyber-crimes are dealt with in India. However, the question we ask today is whether it fits satisfactorily in the current scenario or does it require revision. One particular … Continue reading Section 67 of IT Act 2000: Scope, Misuse and the Striking Inadequacy

Gender Neutral Rape Laws: Need of the Hour

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 ~ cclsnluj ~ 1 Comment

By Arjit Mishra Gender neutrality is a concept that postulates the eradication of distinction between different sexes in the drafting and execution of laws. It aims to make every citizen entitle to equal rights, for example, equal protection of the law, etc. without distinguishing on sex. As regards, rape laws, it aims to exterminate the … Continue reading Gender Neutral Rape Laws: Need of the Hour

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and Gender-Neutral Sexual Offences in India

March 27, 2020April 7, 2020 ~ cclsnluj ~ Leave a comment

By Anmol Mathur Introduction The Constitution of India guarantees all persons the right to personal life and liberty, equal protection of laws and prohibits any discrimination based on sex. The Constitution is not simply a long, celebrated, big-book of ideas on democracy and civil society, but is a tool for social change in the coming … Continue reading The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and Gender-Neutral Sexual Offences in India