Author: Shreenidhi Srikanth

When we hear the word Judicial Lawmaking, the first thing that comes to our minds is law made by the judges. Judicial law-making often refers to the role played by judges in actively resolving disputes through shaping policies, controls on state power and interpreting the Constitution. Judicial lawmaking is when the judges go a step […]

Collective security refers to a concept wherein states come together to ensure mutual protection and for joint action against the aggressor. It goes by the phrase, “an attack against one is an attack against all.” Unlike military alliances, collective security aims at deterring conflicts through the combined efforts of the members and maintaining peace and […]

When I hear the term Model UNs, I often travel back in memory lane to my first MUN. As a delegate participating for the first time, I remember how nervous I was and most importantly, I also had the same question that everyone has in their mind- Where should I start? The most common mistake […]

As a child, it was always my dream to go to the United States, and when people used to ask me why, my only answer was that it was so famous and powerful. If asked the same question now, my answer will definitely not be the same. A country that was once leading a unipolar […]

Let’s travel back in time to a century when South India did not consist of so many different states but one presidency, Madras. The regions that are now known as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of Odisha and Telangana were once all together known as the Madras presidency, a key administrative location […]

In this era of globalisation and liberalisation, we often come across the term ‘utilitarianism’ either in books, papers or talks. Similarly, I had come across a situation where an action was done based on how many people were happy with it, and completely being ignorant of the other facet of the same action. This made […]

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” – Voltaire.  Freedom of speech is one such fundamental right in India that has been debated for centuries and is yet under debate. Before we delve into the current standing of this integral fundamental right, it is […]

The Indian Criminal Justice system has witnessed quite a journey starting from the Arthashastra to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the criminal system has traversed through many ups and downs.  Historically, the Indian criminal justice system was governed by ‘dharma’ or what we call ‘righteousness’. The rules of conduct in society were decided based on whether […]

Secularism is a very famous concept and an ideology followed in many countries including India. The term ‘secular’ originates from the Latin term ‘saeculum’ which refers to a generation or a lifetime. Secularism refers to separating the concept of religion from other aspects of life including cultural, political and traditional aspects. Religion is viewed as […]