Indian Journal of Law and Human Behavior

The Right to information Act of India, which came into force on 12th October 2005 is acknowledged as a landmark legislation and a high watermark in the evolution of Indian democracy. RTI is the outcome of series of judgements of Supreme Court of India, actions by civil society institutions and a growing discomfort within the government about excessive control over information by public authorities. The enactment of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a historic event in the annals of democracy in India. Information is power and now a citizen has the right to access information “held by or under control of” the public authorities. Concurrently, it is the duty of all public authorities to provide information sought by citizens. After the enactment of RTI Act, 2005 if a simple question is asked whether people empowerment had become or not then the answer will be in yes. It is the public who have to empower themselves, no public authority is going to empower the common masses. The public can be empowered by demanding more and more information’s.This paper is in establishing the synergy between the Right to Information and Peoples Empowerment.

The following article is an analysis of Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The provision is an exception clause to Section 375 of the IPC, 1860 which deals with the offence of rape and has been lately amended by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act of 2013. While the provision is exhaustive and explanatory in detail, it gives a nod to and exempts marital rape. It states expressly that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife, who is not 15 years of age, is not rape. The provision is contradictory to not only its very own section but also to a number of other laws. Firstly, it allows for a man to rape his own wife. Secondly, it technically reduces the age of consent for a married woman, where in turn it also implies that there is no requirement of consent of a married woman. It is also not seen as criminal under the laws relating to domestic violence. There is no respite for a woman who suffers at the hands of her own husband, but if she was raped outside, the laws would help her. India is a signatory member of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women, but has not done away with an expressly oppressing law. We are still stuck with the ancient laws based on the principle of pativrata. The article discusses in detail the foundation of the irrevocable consent, the development of law, the implications of the current law and the need and suggestion for changes.

Law is the procedure to maintain harmony and balance within society. While humans were originally the only subjects of law, the industrial revolution led to the rise of corporate giants that now hold more wealth than some small national economies, placing themselves as major subjects of law. Every corporation is led by a CEO who directs policies primarily focused on earning profit. Although capital is collected from the general public, a few wealthy families often control the corporate world in practice. Corporate fraud has become a global issue, but it can be managed by clearly separating personal and corporate funds, which is vital for ethical business conduct. Ethical dilemmas frequently arise from the conflicting interests of different parties. Managing these frauds involves two main areas: Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Corporate Governance is a system of processes and principles that ensures a company is run fairly and transparently. CSR provides the philosophical foundation for ethical behavior, helping a business become effective while also acting as a just member of society. It ensures the business follows principles of justice. The author suggests that the solution to corporate fraud lies in combining the strengths of both corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

We are passing through a transition period from traditional teaching methods to technological teaching methods in higher education. The increasing availability of technological devices and information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as web-based internet services, has inspired teachers and students toward more effective, efficient, and fast teaching and learning activities. When it comes to technology in the classroom, phrases like “faculty resistance” and the importance of getting “faculty buy-in” are frequently discussed, yet the days of resisting ICTs are fading. This shift is supported by recent surveys showing that 73.67 per cent of readers incorporated technology into their classes during the past year. This was the third most popular activity, exceeded only by the 85.81 per cent who attended a professional development workshop or conference and the 83.92 per cent who used a rubric. However, the use of technology must be rational and ethical; otherwise, it becomes a bane for both teacher and learner, acting as a double-edged sword that may attract penal provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000

This paper attempts to evaluate the importance of the use of advanced technologies in higher educational teaching-learning activities and their ill effects if they are misused.

Despite India’s high GDP growth over the last several decades, which has largely benefited urban populations, the majority of jobs generated remain within the unorganized sector. Today, more than 86% of the workforce operates in this sector, and their contribution to national growth is undeniable, particularly through the essential role of domestic work [1]. Yet, millions of women, men, and children who comprise this labor force—often derogatorily termed ‘servants’—remain unseen, undervalued, and stripped of the fundamental rights all workers deserve [2]. While the government has proposed various measures, the human rights of these workers continue to be violated behind closed doors. Ultimately, the core issue remains a profound lack of empathy and basic respect from employers, characterized by an outright denial of the domestic workers' humanity and their right to basic creature comforts.