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SODOMY LAWS AND THEIR EVOLUTION INTO HOMOPHOBIA

Author – JAYA MAHATY MANDALAPARTHY, Student at ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF LAW, ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY

Best Citation – JAYA MAHATY MANDALAPARTHY, SODOMY LAWS AND THEIR EVOLUTION INTO HOMOPHOBIA, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 32-37, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

ABSTRACT

Sodomy is a term that was initially defined as anal intercourse. Slowly, it included acts of sex with animals and oral sex as well. Laws against sodomy were put into place by governments across the world to prevent sexual assault. This pure intention tainted over time. With a rise in homophobic population and circulation of anti-gay ideas, sodomy laws were used to oppress and punish homosexuals for merely being themselves. The LGBTQ community in the 20^th century was subject to witch hunts and their rights and freedom were curbed, if not snatched away. Sodomy was a concept brought to India by the British Raj, along with social homophobia. For ages this statute was used to accuse homosexuals of horrific acts such as child molestation despite their innocence. While many states of the US have already taken measures to remove this law, it only came to the notice of Indian judiciary not long ago. In recent times, thankfully, people are opening their eyes and finally fighting against this unjust precedent. In 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized sodomy in a landmark judgment. This was a steppingstone for the queer community in India. Due to the intense backlash they face for their sexuality, this judgement provided them with protection and freedom to be themselves without as much fear. Many countries that were previously colonized and had this statute present in their law also removed it for protection of human rights. This paper aims to inform the reader about the very concept of sodomy, how it evolved in India and the US and its slow descent to decriminalization.

Key words: sodomy, sex, homosexual, oppression, decriminalization

Domestic Violence Against the Elderly – An Analytical Study

Author – Aman Mujeeb, Student at Alliance School Of Law

Best Citation – Aman Mujeeb, Domestic Violence Against the Elderly – An Analytical Study, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 27-31, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to examine and dissect elderly abuse in India and how it affects their quality of life. The present demographic system of the country shows a peak in the adult population. According to a 2011 census, 8.6% of the population constitutes the elderly, i.e., people aged 60 and above. Every year, hundreds of thousands of adults over 60 undergo abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Despite the number of cases, little evidence shows any intervention to thwart elder abuse. Fieldwork shows that the elderly that were abused are in a worse mental and physical state than those who were not. The elderly being physically and mentally weak and are seen to have poor decision making capabilities they are often taken advantage of and exploited despite rules and regulations existing in the state to prevent them from abuse. It maybe because rules are not stringent or maybe because of the inadequate knowledge and unawareness regarding the existing laws in force. The elderly are often ignored and their basic rights are often violated. This paper analyses how elder abuse takes place what leads to it and why it is not reported in large scale.

Keywords: domestic violence, elderly, mistreatment

The Indian Version of Human Rights

Author – Sifat Aasiya Ajmeri, Student at Amity law school, Noida

Best Citation – Sifat Aasiya Ajmeri, The Indian Version of Human Rights, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 21-26, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

ABSTRACT

Human rights is Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or any other characteristic. India is a democratic country that guarantees certain rights to its citizens under the Constitution. . The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land and it guarantees certain rights to its citizens. These rights include the right to equality, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion, and the right to life and liberty. This research paper will take you to a journey of human rights in india which will include historical developmet, the laws protecting human right,,  NHRC establishment and its purpose.This paper will also tell people’s role in human rights protection.

Keywords– human rights, constitution, fundamental rights, NHRC, Article 21.

NEW MEDIA AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION

Author – Shreya Srivastava, Student at University of Allahabad

Best Citation – Shreya Srivastava, NEW MEDIA AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 13-20, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

ABSTRACT

The present article analyses political modernity, or the transformation of politics under the impact of new media. Observing the change in dynamic concepts of politics and new media helps one to understand the implications of strong governance and new media dominance. This article sheds light on such political and  socio-cultural change in the age of new media systems. However, this study is done briefly and primarily focuses on issues due to this change, with a balanced analysis of its beneficial factors too. This transformation of media culture comes up with substantial issues in the political sphere as to how the dominance of new media creates a dilemma in politics, further empowering the potential of participation of the public without being actually in power, and the development of concepts such as “pop politics,” “echo chambers,” “political polarization,” and “political activism in new media.” The study further raises the question of how this new media is building a bridge to bring people into real politics, which is actually a double-edged sword. Moreover, the development of internet politics has raised the concern of the transfer of information without any limits, fact-checking, or filtering, and the question of how to know what is true and what is not without any editorial check and standards. The judicial aspect of new media has also been discussed, and to conclude, the future dilemma due to this change has also been put into shadow. The aim of this article is to enlighten readers with the above-mentioned concept and leave it to their discretion to conclude whether the dominance of new media in politics makes the political landscape a better or worse place than before. 

KEYWORDS: New media, political modernity, political polarization, social media, media culture, politics

THE MOUNTING PROBLEM OF SPACE DEBRIS

Author – AYUSH B. GURAV, STUDENT AT ILS LAW COLLEGE, PUNE

Best Citation – AYUSH B. GURAV, THE MOUNTING PROBLEM OF SPACE DEBRIS, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 07-12, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

Abstract

The gateway of space has opened up a new frontier for the progress of mankind. The journey of space expedition has ushered transcendental development in space science. But with increasing space activities an unprecedented risk has emerged, the risk of space debris. The increased activities and the launch of space objects by the space-faring nations gave rise to certain regulations in the form of treaties and conventions with potential relevance to space debris. However, there is a terrifying large gap when it comes to dispute resolution, liability protocol and compensation mechanisms.

India, as a space-faring nation aim for social benefits with long-term sustainability of outer space activity as a key guiding principle. Its standpoint on space debris, “common but differentiated responsibility” to maintain space environment has been supported by many developing countries.

The subject matter of International Space Law particularly on the issue of Space debris is still in its nascent stage. However, a humble attempt is made in this Article to analyze the mounting problem of Space debris with respect to International as well as Domestic viewpoint.

Keywords Space Debris, Orbital Debris, UNCOPUOS, ISRO, Space Junk, IADC, Sustainable space environment.

UNRAVELING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS IN INDIA

Author – Charu Kohli, Student at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi

Best Citation – Charu Kohli, UNRAVELING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS IN INDIA, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 01-06, ISBN – 978-81-961097-8-3.

Abstract

Domestic violence or domestic abuse is the act of superiority and getting things done the way one likes in a household by the use of violence. Domestic abuse is a heinous act of violence and abuse in the family setup. The NFHS Survey which was conducted over a span of thirteen years from 2006 to 2019 clearly showcases that the amount of domestic abuse incidents is actually on the rise in India and consistently they are growing in numbers. The present legislation of the Republic of India precisely focuses to safeguard and prevent the female population from facing any kind of violent act domestically and protects them from abuse from male members of the society. However, the male segment of the population too faces emotional, economic, and physiological domestic violence predominately but it has not been addressed therefore protection of both is mandatory. Even after the honorable courts of India time and again reinstated the need for 60 days per case, the cases of domestic violence seem to stretch on for years and years on end.

KEYWORDS- domestic violence, Indian law, domestic abuse, protection of Women from domestic violence act 2005, dowry prohibition act 1961, Indian penal code 498a, social stigma against victims of domestic violence, support services