Author: ANKITHA

Explores how WTO rules and FTAs shaped Indian business law through key cases like Novartis and the solar cells dispute, balancing trade and sovereignty.

Abstract Witchcraft and witch-hunting, often perceived as relics of the past, continue to be grim realities in several parts of India. Though India has made significant progress in education, technology, and law, certain superstitious beliefs rooted in fear, patriarchy, and social inequality still persist—most notably in tribal and rural regions. Women, especially those who are elderly, widowed, childless, or belonging to marginalized communities, are disproportionately branded as “witches” or daayans, leading to social ostracization, physical violence, and even death. This paper aims to explore the socio-cultural and legal dimensions of witchcraft-related violence in India. It delves into the underlying causes—such…

The insanity defense, a cornerstone of criminal law that exempts mentally ill defendants from responsibility, has evolved significantly through historical, legal, and societal influences, yet remains a contentious and complex issue. This research paper examines whether ancient Greco-Roman principles and early English common law shaped modern insanity standards, such as the M’Naghten Rule and the American Law Institute (ALI) test, and evaluates their adequacy in addressing mental illness. Landmark cases, including Hadfield (1800), M’Naghten (1843), Hinckley (1981), and People v. Serravo (1992), are analyzed to assess their impact on legislative reforms and public perception. A comparative analysis explores variations across…