Cyber security is an important area of concern in an increasingly digital world. As more and more people and businesses move online, the cyberspace has become an easy target for scammers. In this article, Tushar Srivastava outlines the importance of cyber security and the role of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in safeguarding internet users’ rights. I. Cyber… Read More »
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women in his Independence Day speech this year, it invited applause as well as criticism in equal amounts. This article critically analyses the pros and cons of such a step in the context of the patriarchal society of India. I. Introduction The… Read More »
Lawyers are always privy to the most confidential information about their clients. It is a part of an attorney’s job to ensure that this data is kept safe at all costs. However, as the legal industry has embraced technological advancements, online data breaches targeting lawyers are on a steady rise. According to a 2019 survey, 26% of respondents… Read More »
“Most of the seven billion people in this world suffer from malnutrition. Half do not have enough to eat and the rest of us eat too much.”- Earle Gray A child going to bed hungry is nothing short of a crime against humanity. Malnutrition among children and adults is sadly a global phenomenon even in the 21st century.… Read More »
Health insurance is an insurance product which covers the medical and surgical expenses of an insured individual. It reimburses the expenses incurred due to illness or injury or pays the care provider of the insured individual directly. This article covers the characteristics of health insurance, the legal foundations of health insurance regulations in the United States, the Health… Read More »
Witchcraft, black magic and rituals related to the supernatural are perhaps some of the oldest existing religious and superstitious beliefs/customs that contributed to the early development of laws around the world. This Halloween, Legal Bites brings you an interesting and fun take on the above by R. Nirmmita Mano, who delves deep into the origins as well as the… Read More »
Apart from administrative failure, the healthcare sector in India has been overburdened by the collective weight of a burgeoning population. Public healthcare and medical facilities have taken a beating as a result of these challenges. This article helps readers identify their healthcare rights and also familiarizes them with Indian and international healthcare laws I. Introduction Public health has… Read More »
This article dives into the subject of citizenship in complex situations such as refugee crises and the birth of a child over international waters. Muskan Kalra explicates various laws pertaining to citizenship and the idea of statelessness. I. Introduction We hear the word “state” very often. Bluntschli defines the state as “the politically organised people of a definite territory”.… Read More »
Media trials have unfortunately become a norm in present-day India. This article critiques media trials and their terrible consequences for democracy. Introduction Media is one of the foundations of our democracy. Earlier, its role was to keep people updated with what’s going around the world but with everything evolving around us, the role of the media has not… Read More »
Sometimes financial hardships become so straining that people have to declare themselves bankrupt. The process of expressing yourself as bankrupt is highly complicated and technical; therefore, you would need a bankruptcy attorney to help you navigate the legal process. Listed below are certain aspects of declaring someone is bankrupt. What is the job of a bankruptcy attorney? There… Read More »
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