The Prejudice of Section 18 and the Added New Wrinkle of Section 18 of SC & ST (Prevention of Attrocities) Act, 1989- Advocating the Overdue Justice [Favi Singla]

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." - Nelson Mandela. INTRODUCTION SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 has been quintessential for providing a shield for the oppressed castes of our society to safeguard their...

Decoding the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 [Anirudh Vijay]

INTRODUCTION On Aug 5, 2019, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 received its assent from the President. Earlier, this gender-neutral amendment was passed by the Parliament on Aug 1, 2019. It amends the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. It seeks to protect children from offences such as sexual assault, sexual...