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Covid-19 and air-conditioners: Fresh and filtered

The chances of contracting the infection are high in enclosed areas and poorly ventilated spaces. Trapping and killing the virus through pressurisation and filtration are effective in destroying it. ...

Babri Masjid demolition acquittals: Is Section 149 of the IPC applicable only for the common man?

Section 149 of the IPC states: ‘…every person who, at the time of the committing of that offence, is a member of the same assembly, is guilty of that offence.’

Babri Outcome: Alternative Ways Of Viewing India

Shortly after a special CBI court acquitted all the surviving 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case last week, several journalists and academicians reminded me of an essay I had written for India Legal magazine in December 2017 which possibly has more relevance today than the time it was written

Privacy: Covid-19’s greatest casualty

In 2017, the SC fast-delivered one of the most important judgments, asserting that the right to privacy is a fundamental right. Now, amid a raging pandemic, there is a perceptible difference in the way individual privacy is treated by authorities at large, and once again, the matter has gone to court.

Covid-19 Unlock 5.0: Keep faith in masks, preventive measures

India is currently in the midst of Unlock 5.0. While a short lockdown may curtail Covid cases, implementing it without adhering to correct and consistent use of masks would be counter-productive.

National Medical Commission: A shot in the arm for medical education

The NMC Act will bring in much-needed reforms in the medical education sector by ensuring probity, bringing down costs, simplifying procedures and enhancing the number of medical seats in India

If Indian soldiers die due to govt negligence, it should be sued

In the skirmishes with China, the defence of the country should be balanced with the rights of the armed forces. Every time a soldier dies and it is a case of negligence, compensation must be paid.

Farm bills in Rajya Sabha: Validity of proceedings beyond question despite uproar

The passage of the Bills saw a notice of motion for the removal of the Deputy Chairman. But Article 122 says that the validity of any proceeding shall not be questioned for alleged irregularity of procedure.

Covid-19 has taught us how to manage a pandemic

India has the second highest number of coronavirus infection cases in the world. The number currently stands at 5.7 million and continues to increase. India adds almost one lakh cases every day to its tally of total cases.

The Patriarchal Bar

If gender-based glass ceilings are to be smashed, the place to start should be the legal profession. This vital area of human endeavour needs to be exemplary because it has been nurtured and honed by all progressive and dynamic civilisations.

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