Articles by Avanti Deshpande
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:24 PM IST