Author: Javed Rafi

Can India become a great power?[1] India’s lack of strategic culture shamble its ambition to be a power in the world. Nobody doubts that china has joined the ranks of the great power: the idea of a G-2 with America is mooted, albeit prematurely. India is often spoken in the same breath as china because of its billion plus population, growing military capabilities, economic promise, value as a trading partner. But whereas china’s rise is a given, India is still widely seen a nearly power that cannot quite get its act together. That position of being a superpower but deprived…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi ( javed.rafi7@gmail.com ) 5th year, BA.LLB.(Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia “They are humans like us then why are they treated inhumanely?” We call ourselves social animal but in my opinion we are worse than animals. We created a caste system, and then we humiliate Dalits and Adivasis and deny them their rights. On each aspect of their fundamental rights they are subjected to outcasteism. Restriction to enter religious places, untouchability, etc., is common in India. Their land is taken, when they raise their voices against it they are killed. Denial of justice to dalits (scheduled castes) and adivasis (scheduled tribes) and violence directed…

Author: Sukriti Singh University Institute of Law, R.D.V.V The Commonwealth games is an international, multi sport events involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and has taken place every four years since (except 1942 and 1946). The games are described as third largest multi sport event in the world after Olympic Games and the Asian games.[1] The XIX commonwealth game which is reported as the largest international multi-sport event was held in Delhi from 3 to 14 October 2010. In 21 sports and 272 events a total of 6081 athletes from commonwealth nations…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi ( javed.rafi7@gmail.com ) 5th year, BA.LLB.(Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia “Dividing the people on the basis of caste or community then killing them in order to serve the honor of your caste and community.” I have always pondered on the question that what makes them choose homicide when they face the consequences of a remark on their caste or community. Is it really of importance for them to save the dignity of their family and kill someone when there is nothing to damage their family dignity in the first place? It is just their mindset which turns them to murder…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi ( javed.rafi7@gmail.com ) 5th year, BA.LLB.(Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia “When we’re young we have faith in what is seen, but when we’re old we know that what is seen is traced in air and built on water.” With help of their sticks, taking short steps while walking, white hair and wrinkles, homeless and helpless, seeking assistance on steps, some are suffering from the disease, and others resembling dead body. To whom do they belong? The answer to this is of deep concern because they are the nurturers of the society. They have built the personality of the young generation…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi ( javed.rafi7@gmail.com ) 4th year, BA.LLB.(Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia In 2005, the outright ban on dance bars by the Maharashtra government had encroached upon the livelihoods of many young girls and pushed them into a cauldron of poverty and helplessness. What should we call it? An overreaction or lack of thinking? These two terminologies have been used by the apex court when it itself observed that rather than searching for viable alternatives for women, the ban has resulted in large-scale joblessness among them. On June 1, 2005, the State government passed a bill to introduce sections 33A and 33B which prohibited…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi ( javed.rafi7@gmail.com ) 4th year, BA.LLB.(Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia Although by executing three capital punishments in the recent times, Indian judiciary may have shown its conscientiousness for the nation and the society as well. But the hidden victims remain crying out for justice and their story remains untold since the year in which the capital punishment had been executed. And the problem still exists in our country. Now who are these hidden victims? Families of those sentenced to death and of course, the families suddenly faced with shock and pain of the persons murdered. An execution touches so…

AUTHOR: Javed Rafi 4th Year, BA.LLB.(Hons.) Jamia Millia Islamia CONFESSION Definition: – The term “confession” is nowhere defined. But Stephen’s definition of “confession” which included admission “suggesting the inference that he committed the crime” and when was acted upon by most Courts for a very long time was modified by the Privy Council holding that only a direct acknowledgment of guilt should be regarded as confession. PAKALA NARAYAN SWAMI v. EMPEROR [AIR 1939 P.C. 47] In this case, LORD ATKIN observed that: “A confession must either admit in terms the offence, or at any rate substantially all the facts which constitute the…

    Legislative Department Ministry of Law and Justice     (Government of India) ABOUT: Legislative Department in the Ministry of Law and Justice proposes to offer VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP SCHEME FOR LAW STUDENTS (hereinafter referred to as the “Scheme”) for the benefit of students pursuing Five Year Integrated Bachelor Degree in Law from recognized Law Colleges and National Law Universities in the country. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Scheme is to motivate students in creating interest in Legislative Drafting work of the Government. The Scheme would help the students to enhance their drafting skills and secure knowledge about the nature and working…

ABOUT RIDE INDIA: RIDE was founded in 1984. It is a secular, non-government organization, registered with the government and recognized by Government agencies, dedicated to empower poor and disadvantaged residents of rural Tamil Nadu to improve the quality of lives. RIDE works to eliminate child labor, promote economic and social justice for women, provide essential medical and educational services, and cultivate economic opportunity throughout the Kanchipuram region. LOCATION: Tamil Nadu DURATION: 1 month full time or 3 months part time. WHO CAN APPLY: Any Indian students can apply. STIPENDS: No ACCOMODATION: Only transport during the program as well as lunch will be provided. CERTIFICATE: A…

ABOUT: The Judicial Training & Research Institute, U.P. saw the light in 1986, although it became functional on April 25,1987. Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.N. Goyal (Retd.) was it’s first director (Honorary). The institute was established with the main aim to provide induction training and in-service training to the Judicial Officers of U.P., so as to make the subordinate judiciary more skilled, sensitive and responsible. INVITATION FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS: The Judicial Training & Research Institute, U.P invites application for research projects (as per the enclosed format) from the Universities, Institutes, NGOs, Individuals. Necessary financial support/Assistance will be extended for conducting such research. The broad…