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Doctrine of Foregone Conclusion versus Doctrine Against Self-incrimination: A Case Note on Sanket Bhadresh Modi v Central Bureau of Investigation

Dr. Swapna Manindranath Deka (Author) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the modern world technology has reached its zenith. Though technology has showered many blessings it has also created problems for us. The use of technology has also come in the enjoyment of certain fundamental rights of the citizens. One such fundamental right is the right not to be compelled to give testimony against oneself. In a recent judgment given by the High Court at Delhi in Sanket Bhadresh Modi v Central Bureau of Investigation in 2023 the Court has looked into this perspective. The Delhi High court ruled that access to passwords or passcodes or biometrics of the suspectaccused by the investigating authorities would amount to self-incrimination. In consequence it would result in the swallowing of the fundamental right against self testimony. It needs to be mentioned that this ruling was different from the earlier precedents of Karnataka High Court and Kerala High Court on the same issue.

The Power, Corruption and Insurgency reflected in the novel of Dhruba Hazarika’s Sons of Brahma

Dr. Jintu Borah (Author) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the novel, the Sons of Brahma of Dhruba Hazarika, we find the reflection of power, corruption and insurgency in the backdrop of the critical period Assam. Here we find about some insurgents and their activities and their link with a university research scholar named Jongam Hanse and a PG student named Anjan Phukan. The IPS officer, Nilim Kumar comes and takes them with them and finally a police officer encounters the young person named Anjan Phukan. The prominent insurgent group here is named as The Revolutionary Army. The violence done by the rebels are also not acceptable. There are many ways to protest without violence. The act of the police officer is harsh, ruthless as he fulfils his grudge, and here we find many things about the insurgent problem, corruption issue and also, we see how power corrupt people.

United Nations and Global Peace

Mr. Banjeet Baruah, Ms. Pallavi Neog (Author) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The global community has been facing mistrust and confrontation with the inception of knowledge based innovative ideas in fields attributed to social, economic and technical aspect. The clash has been most of one’s purpose to secure the identity without heed to the rights prevalent among humans subjecting them to dejection, cruelty, oppression with a superior imposition of powers over the weaker. The trend has been global. To meet the shortcomings, organizations like The League of Nations and subsequently The United Nations came into force. The recent global trends on countries in clash on various issues raises the inquisitiveness on how far organization like The United Nations has been helpful in mitigating the discord and maintaining global peace. It can be seen that The UN which was established as an intergovernmental organization after the World War II to uphold world tranquility and securityhave been effectual in harmonizing the purpose with limited shortcomings to its credit.

History of Magar Community in Assam during 19th century

Thapa, Dr Susmita Hazarika (Author) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Northeast India has been an example of Cultural pluralism and diversity with different customs, traditions, cultures, languages, and castes belonging to numerous ethnic groups and tribes. The Nepalese or Nepalis have settled in and around the Northeast since the Colonial period in India, basically for military service. Nepal was united under King Prithvi Narayan Shah during the 18th century who built a strong kingdom known as the Gorkha Kingdom. The Nepalese were regarded as Gorkhas who were skillful warriors—during the late 18th century adopted the policy of territorial expansion which created a territorial dispute between British India and Nepal. The Gorkhas faced the mighty British army during 1814 which is known as the First Anglo Nepalese War, which ended in 1816 with the treaty of Sugauli and ended their territorial disputes. During the war, the British admired the courage and skills of Gorkhas and decided to recruit them into the British military especially ethnic tribes like Magars and Gurungs. The Nepalese by the 19th century was divided into Martial and non-martic races the Martial race was regarded as Gorkha which largely consisted of ethnic tribes where whereas the non-Martial race was called Nepalis who were useful for working as laborers in British economic fields. Both Nepalis and Gorkhas were forced to settle in Northeast India for military service and to work in tea gardens, petroleum, coal mines, etc. The magar community is one of the oldest ethnic tribes of Nepal they were regarded as a Warrior tribe who were recruited into the Gorkha army of the Gorkha Kingdom and soon they impressed British Officials during the Anglo-Nepalese war which led them to become a part of the British Gorkha Regiment. Magars were not only recruited in British Military but they also served them by working in economic sectors in Northeast India during the 19th century. The Magars were not only categorized as a Martial race by the British but also as a Non-martial race which made them settle or migrate to serve in the British forces as well as work in different economic sectors, especially in Assam for Tea gardens, Coal mines and Agriculture etc.

Freedom of Speech V. Hate Speech in India

Mustafa Iqbal Alomgir (Author) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article analyses the often complex and sensitive issue of freedom of expression and hate speech in India. The Constitution of India considers free expression as one of the fundamental rights that a democracy must provide, but ‘reasonable restrictions’ are necessary to safeguard public order and social peace. The paper attempts to outline the development of laws relating to speech, considers some important judicial rulings, and analyses recent changes in law such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Using case studies and global examples, it draws attention to the challenges arising from digital technologies and politics. The article goes further to examine the ethics and philosophy of speech and calls for a blend of freedom and accountability. Finally, it suggests ways to advance speech that strengthens democracy while encouraging moderation in inflammatory language, illustrating how speech can be used effectively to bring people together instead of tearing them apart.