Maintenance of International peace

Maintenance of international peace and security is the main purpose of the United Nations, just as it was the main purpose of its predecessor, the League of Nations. This duty is primarily assigned to Security Council in the form of collective security. The Charter of the United Nations authorized Security…

Death Sentence for Child Rapist

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is a gender neutral legislation which was enacted with the main objective of to ensure right to safety, security and protection from sexual abuse of a child but it does not recognizes death sentence for child rapist.  The Act of 2012…

GANGA ACTION PLAN: CAN WE SAVE GANGA?

For thousand years, Ganga being the most sacred river in India and grave impact on economic, social as well as the religious life of the people residing across the nation. The holy river has drawn countless people to take a dip in the pious water and people also believes that…

THE CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL,2016

Amidst this hue and cry among different sections of this diverse country we have a Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which is a one step forward towards the realization of the Maha Upanishad concept “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” i.e. “the world is one family”.  Since 1955, we have the Citizenship Act, 1955 but…