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Avanti Deshpande
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Explained: SC's order on using the correct terminology for child pornography

Global law enforcement agencies recognise that the term "child pornography" is beneficial to the offender as it can be used to denote “compliance” by the victim

Language is important, and it matters even more so in statutes, judicial orders, and judgments. Public perception of crime and victimisation often hinges on how it is described by courts and the media.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 09:00 AM IST

The many legal differences between ‘cheating’ and ‘criminal breach of trust’

The Supreme Court explained that there are several distinct essential ingredients required to constitute each of these criminal acts.

The apex court explained that there are several distinct essential ingredients required to constitute each of these criminal acts. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sep 04, 2024 09:30 PM IST

Hijab row: Indirect discrimination at the centre of the ongoing legal tangle

The petitioners, three female Muslim students, had approached the apex court challenging the judgment of a division bench of the Bombay high court in June

The restriction on wearing hijab is of constitutional significance as it is violative of Article 19(1)(a), the right to freedom of speech and expression and Article 25(1), which guarantees that every person shall have freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice and propagate religion(HT_PRINT)
Published on Aug 16, 2024 06:16 PM IST

The SC criticises ‘undue’ sympathy shown by lower courts in bigamy cases

The Law Commission of India recognised that the practice of religious conversion solely for the purpose of marrying for a second time was a serious concern.

The Supreme Court examined whether a Hindu husband, by embracing Islam, could solemnise a second marriage and whether such a marriage without the first marriage being dissolved would be valid (Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on the right to a speedy trial

Historical rulings have reinforced this right, aimed at mandating swift justice to prevent undue incarceration.

The significant delay in the completion of trials is one of the most serious concerns facing India’s justice system (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Non-consensual intimate images: Tech companies need to make online spaces safe

Stemming the proliferation of non-consensual intimate images is undoubtedly a mammoth task that will require cooperation among several stakeholders.

(FILES) This photo taken on February 12, 2023 in Brussels shows reflexions on a smartphone screen of logos of online platforms google, facebook, linkedin, Amazon, Apple store and Tiktok (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Three important safeguards of rights of rape and assault survivors

Trauma-informed approach is essential to put an end to incidents like the Rajasthan judicial magistrate asking a rape survivor to strip and show her injuries.

Over a period of time, safeguards on the rights of sexual assault victims have evolved, but incidents like the one in Rajasthan continue to evidence the fault lines in rape adjudication in India. (HT Photo/Deepak Sansta)
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:24 PM IST
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