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The Withdrawal of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Turning point for Legal Reforms

The withdrawal of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks a turning point in India's legal reforms. Amid strong opposition from lawyers and the Bar Council of India, concerns over government oversight, restrictions on protests, and professional accountability led to its retraction.
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Anish Sinha
The Withdrawal of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Turning point for Legal Reforms
The withdrawal of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks a turning point in India's legal reforms. Amid strong opposition from lawyers and the Bar Council of India, concerns over government oversight, restrictions on protests, and professional accountability led to its retraction.
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Kanika Dutt
Victims of Ideology: Iraq’s Personal Status Law Amendment
The amendment to Iraq’s Personal Status Law grants religious courts authority over marriage, divorce, and inheritance, risking child marriages and gender inequality. It contradicts international treaties like CEDAW and CRC, undermining decades of legal progress.
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Harish Khan
Do Computer-Generated works qualify for Copyright Protection?
Copyright law protects original works, including computer software, under India's Copyright Act of 1957. While AI-generated works raise questions about authorship, the Act doesn’t explicitly address them. As AI advances, copyright law may need reform to accommodate these changes.
Ensuring Safety at Work: A Landmark step towards Justice and Dignity
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Anish Sinha
Ensuring Safety at Work: A Landmark step towards Justice and Dignity
The Supreme Court's landmark judgment in Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa revitalizes the PoSH Act, addressing systemic lapses in workplace safety for women. By mandating compliance, transparency, and training, it paves the way for equitable and harassment-free workplaces.