Human Rights… Charming Betsy: Balancing Domestic Laws & International Obligations 26/02/2025 Introduction How should courts interpret domestic laws when they appear to contradict international obligations? This question was answered over two centuries ago in Murray v. The Schooner Charming Betsy (1804),…
Criminology… Understanding Mens Rea: The Backbone of Criminal Law 22/02/202522/02/2025 🌟What is Mens Rea? "Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" – An act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind. The principle of…
Criminology… Capital Punishment in India: Time for Reform? 22/02/2025 Reforming the Death Penalty in India: A Need for Change? 📝 Introduction: The Debate on Capital Punishment The death penalty has been one of the most controversial forms of punishment…
Jurisprudence… Understanding Legal Realism in Judicial Decision-Making 15/02/2025 📢 Introduction: Unveiling Judicial Decision-Making Legal realism is a school of jurisprudence asserting that judicial decisions stem from social, economic, and psychological factors rather than rigid legal doctrines. Developed in…
Jurisprudence… The Role of Morality in Legal Positivism 15/02/2025 📢 Introduction: The Timeless Debate on Law and Morality The tension between law and morality has sparked centuries of jurisprudential debate. Natural law theorists uphold that morality is essential for…
Jurisprudence… Is Morality the Basis of Justice Today? 15/02/202515/02/2025 📜 Introduction Natural law theory, which holds that laws derive their legitimacy from moral principles inherent in human nature, has shaped legal and philosophical thought for centuries. The idea that…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 