As the saying goes, 'knowledge is power, information is liberating.' I am Prerana Saraf, an Advocate from Bangalore. I started Legal Parley to bring to you a facile understanding of the social issues that India and the world at large faces in the light of the existing laws. In the process, it aims to enable people to comprehend situations better, thus spreading legal awareness.
What is Jallikattu? This post has been written by Saumya Bhardwaj of Amity Law Achool, Delhi Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport organized in the state of Tamil Nadu during Pongal. This sport is being practiced since 2000 years. This event was actively conducted in many districts of Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and Tiruchirappalli until its ban in 2011. Jallikattu is also known…
Section 66A declared unconstitutional, free speech wins: This post has been written by Nimisha Gupta, law student of University School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its recent judgment Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (Writ Petition (Cri.) No. 167 of 2012), struck down Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000 as unconstitutional. The provision was repealed by the court on 24th March,…
Changes Expected in the Upcoming Union Budget 2017: This Post On Expectation from Union Budget 2017 has been written by Nimisha Gupta, law student of University School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi Union Budget 2017 budget will be unique for more than one reason. Firstly, it will be the first budget which will see the merger of both Union and financial budget. Secondly, this…
How is a Bill passed as an Act in India? This Article is written by Saumya Bhardwaj of Amity Law School, Delhi India is a democratic country. A country, which is independent and Sovereign. A country, which is a home of billions of people. A country, which is said to be governed by its own people. This statement brings a fantasy to be true. Hard…
Black Money Eradication: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to take everyone by surprise when he addressed the nation November 8, 2016 and announced that from midnight all Rs.1000 and Rs. 500 notes would be banned. These notes would be nothing but a piece of paper. He said “All of us have to work shoulder to shoulder and create a prosperous, inclusive and corruption-free India.” The…
Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill: Unabating debates were held on Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill between the Government and the opposition in the last few months. With the last parley consisting of seven rounds of discussion, the two parties have finally reached a consensus. The GST was successfully launched on 1st July 2017. The Constitution (122nd Amendment) GST Bill, 2014 shall amend the Constitution…
The need for Uniform Civil Code: ‘What we want is a system which, while tolerating all religious beliefs, places them on a footing of perfect equality.’ – Edmund Barton The ‘eye for an eye’ law existed during the old Babylonian period in the code of Hammurabi. Is anyone willing to follow the law as of today? The answer is No. At least most of us…
Triple Talaq: The “so-called” triple-talaq is an absurdity that militates against the words and spirit of the Quran – Tahir Mahmood In a welcome move, the Union Ministry in response to a clump of petitions against polygamy and triple talaq, filed an affidavit to the Supreme Court against such practices on 7th October, 2016. The Centre said that equality in gender and a woman’s dignity are…
Demolition Drive undertaken by BBMP: ‘Desperate times call for desperate measures.’ – Obert Skye So, you have been hankering to provide shelter to your family by having a house of your own. You finally track down one little pretty home that meets all your requirements. Next, you hire a lawyer to peruse all the documents and on getting a favorable opinion since the documents look intact,…
Introduction to Transgenders: ‘Nature chooses who will be transgenders, individuals don’t choose it’ – Mercedes Ruehl Gender of a person is usually assigned to them at birth. However, a small set of people incorporate traits of both male and female physiology. While some people have the means to undergo sex change operation, there are others who cannot. This perception of being a gender that is opposite…
