Human Rights Watch on Friday called on authorities in Thailand to undertake urgent measures to address the influx of online death threats and harassment against members of parliament Angkhana Neelaphaijit and Romadon Panjor, alongside human rights activist Anchana Heemmina after
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Geopolitical Issues Lead to Securities Suit Against Fuel Cell Company
As we have previously noted (most recently, here), geopolitical issues represent an increasingly important source of D&O risk. A lawsuit filed late last week against the fuel cell and power generation firm Bloom Energy highlights this developing source of
US announces economic sanctions against foreign entities accused of backing Iran
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced economic sanctions against six “entities” (businesses and individuals that it accuses of supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The companies are based in China, Russia,
Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026
Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026: A New Legal Framework for Provident Fund Administration under the Code on Social Security, 2020AbstractThe notification of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 (EPF Scheme, 2026) marks one of the most significant reforms in India’s
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT AAR ATTORNEY ALLIANCE ADVOCATES LLP, NEW DELHI
About the OrganizationAAR Attorney Alliance Advocates LLP® is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal representation, strategic advisory, and dispute resolution services across diverse areas of law. The Firm represents clients before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts,
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT OFFICE OF ADVOCATE NEHA SHARMA, NEW DELHI
About the OrganizationThe Office of Advocate Neha Sharma is inviting applications from law students for an On-Site Legal Internship at Saket Court, Delhi, starting from 5 August 2026.About the OpportunityThe internship is designed for motivated and detail-oriented law students seeking
SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION OF ELECTORAL ROLLS: ANALYSING ITS CONTEMPORARY NEED IN INDIA’S ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY
INTRODUCTION
The accountability and legitimacy of a fair and democratic election depend not merely on the conduct of polling or the management of polling booths, etc., but also on the accuracy and inclusiveness of the electoral roll. However, errors in
FISCAL FEDERALISM AS A BASIC STRUCTURE PRINCIPLE: REIMAGINING CONSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AUTONOMY UNDER THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
INTRODUCTIONFiscal federalism constitutes the financial foundation of every federal nation. A State that possesses constitutional authority but lacks proper fiscal capacity cannot effectively execute its legislative, administrative, or welfare responsibilities. Consequently, fiscal federalism is not merely an economic arrangement; it
RIGIDITY, FLEXIBILITY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL SURVIVAL: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AMENDMENT PROCEDURES BETWEEN INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON EMERGING DEMOCRACIES
INTRODUCTION
A Constitution serves as the fundamental legal framework of a nation, outlining the structure of government, the distribution of powers, the protection of individual rights, and more. However, no Constitution can remain entirely static in a constantly evolving society.
A Constitution serves as the fundamental legal framework of a nation, outlining the structure of government, the distribution of powers, the protection of individual rights, and more. However, no Constitution can remain entirely static in a constantly evolving society.
FROM MEMES TO MANDATES: CAN MEME-BASED POLITICAL MOVEMENTS STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY? A CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF INDIA’S GEN-Z POLITICAL AWAKENING
INTRODUCTION
The digital age has fundamentally transformed democratic participation. Political engagement is no longer confined to political parties, newspapers, election rallies, and parliamentary debates. Instead, citizens increasingly express their political opinions through various social media platforms, digital communities, memes, satire,
The digital age has fundamentally transformed democratic participation. Political engagement is no longer confined to political parties, newspapers, election rallies, and parliamentary debates. Instead, citizens increasingly express their political opinions through various social media platforms, digital communities, memes, satire,