Political Parties in India are the cradle of political thought, social welfare, and public good. However, they are also riddled with corruption, crime, and other illicit activities. Recently, there have been several allegations thrown around regarding how political parties are financed: with specific parties accusing each other of receiving funds […]
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Same-Sex Marriage: Constitutional Interpretations and Human Rights
On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India refused to accord legal status to same-sex marriages in the country. Both the majority and minority opinions denied the provision. There was a consensus that validating same-sex marriages would be tantamount to judicial overreach, or legislation by the judiciary. Thus, such […]
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The Supreme Court of the United States and its Latest Judgements
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the apex court of the federal judiciary of the United States. It deals with cases of appellate jurisdiction, cases dealing with constitutional/U.S. federal law interpretation, and original jurisdiction. It is an independent judicial body that has been empowered with judicial review, […]