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Image source- Google Image by- Leticia Riente “Searching for satellites and celestial spheres  nurturing acolytes down through the years”  -Searching for satellites, Wishbone Ash 2011  Lyrics are like a code that you decipher from your own perspective. The lyrics above artfully express Wishbone Ash’s discreet tribute to public international law. But that’s my perception. In our current political climate, it is of utmost importance that we safeguard outer space. ASAT, an anti-satellite weapon, threatens to endanger the peaceful exploration of space due to unwanted space debris unless international laws come to our rescue. However, the Outer Space Treaty, often hailed as “The Magna Carta of International Space Law,” does not define the term "outer space" comprehensively. Consequently, the jurisdiction over ASATs remains ambiguous; it is unclear whether any experiment aimed from the ground to disrupt a satellite orbiting Earth falls under terrestrial boundaries or outer spac...

Image source- Google Image by- Shweta sengar Our culture is deeply rooted in rituals and customs, from birth to death. We enjoy autonomy to make decisions during our lifetime—and this extends even to our bodily integrity after death through legal instruments like wills. Growing up in a democratic country, we recognize the importance of fundamental rights. Our Constitution has expanded its horizons to grant the right to posthumous bodily integrity, reinforcing the value of dignity in death. Since the landmark judgment in  Parmanand Katara v. Union of India & Ors.  (1989), the right to a decent burial has been interpreted as part of the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has upheld this interpretation in several subsequent rulings. Furthermore, in  Ashray Adhikar Abhiyan v. Union of India  (2002) , the Court held that the State is under an obligation to ensure proper burial in accordance with the religious beliefs of...

  Image source- Google Image by- Surrey Staff Abstract The Indian legal framework, particularly with regard to gender-sensitive laws, is often perceived as heavily tilted in favor of women. While this serves an important purpose in addressing historical and systemic violence against women, it sometimes results in misuse and wrongful convictions. Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with  dowry death , is one such provision where men and their families can be presumed guilty based on minimal or circumstantial evidence. This article critically examines the imbalance and lack of gender neutrality under Section 304-B and highlights several cases where courts have overturned convictions due to lack of substantive evidence. Introduction I ndia's criminal justice system has made commendable strides in recognizing and safeguarding women’s rights. However, in its quest to deliver justice to one gender, the system at times overlooks the rights of the accused—often t...

Image source- Google Image by- Mike wall SpaceX has made history by successfully launching its first astronaut mission into orbit. This groundbreaking achievement marks the beginning of many ambitious projects for the future of human spaceflight. According to SpaceX founder Elon Musk, the ultimate goal is to send humans to the Moon and eventually to Mars. Just eight minutes after launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket landed back on the drone ship  Of Course I Still Love You , stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The spacecraft is now on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), carrying 400 pounds of cargo for the astronauts aboard. The Historic Launch On  May 30, 2020 , at  3:22 p.m. , NASA and SpaceX made history at  Kennedy Space Center  in  Brevard County, Florida , by launching NASA astronauts  Robert Louis Behnken  and  Douglas Gerald Hurley  into space. It was the first time a  private company  (Space...

Indian criminal law, despite its constitutional ideals, continues to harbour significant loopholes. Over the years, various reforms have been introduced to address these shortcomings, yet  marital rape  remains one of the most glaring issues left unaddressed. It is a tragic reflection of our societal and legislative structure that  non-consensual sex between a husband and wife is still not recognized as rape  under Indian law. Statistically, only  one in three men admits  to having raped their wife, and reportedly,  an Indian woman is raped by her husband every three seconds . This appalling data calls into question the very essence of justice under our legal system, which, to date, does not criminalize rape by a husband. The Legal Framework: Section 375 IPC and Its Exception Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines rape and criminalizes all forms of non-consensual sexual acts committed against a woman. However,  Exception 2 to Secti...

The  Outer Space Treaty , adopted in  1967 , marked a turning point in the intersection of science, technology, and international law. Celebrating its  30th anniversary in 1997 , the treaty laid the groundwork for the governance of activities related to the exploration and use of  outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies . The adoption of this treaty introduced a transformative legal framework, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the harmonization of space exploration with principles of international law. Charter of Space Law: The Magna Carta of Outer Space The  Outer Space Treaty of 1967  is widely regarded as the  cornerstone of international space law . It has rightly been described as the  "Magna Carta"  of space jurisprudence. This treaty established a set of  fundamental legal principles that form the backbone of all subsequent international instruments governing space activities. Following the  Declaration of ...