Legal Education

    │ WORDS THAT WOUND: THE LAW OF DEFAMATION IN MODERN INDIA │   Sidhant Malik Advocate 17 th June 2026 INTRODUCTION Reputation constitutes an integral aspect of an individual's dignity and social identity. The law of defamation aims to protect individuals against false statements that may unjustly tarnish their reputation, while simultaneously respecting the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech and expression. The challenge lies in balancing these competing interests in a manner consistent with democratic values. Recognizing the importance of both rights, Indian law provides remedies against defamation through both civil and criminal mechanisms. MEANING OF DEFAMATION Defamation refers to the publication or communication of a false statement concerning a person that tends to lower that person's reputation in the estimation of society. At its core, defamation is an injury to an individual's character, dignity, honour, and social standing. The sig...

                                                                                                      │PLEA BARGAINING IN INDIA │ │ A REALITY CHECK ON ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING DELAYS AND PRISON OVERCROWDING │   Sidhant Malik Advocate 17 th June 2026 Introduction The criminal justice system is often confronted with an overwhelming number of pending cases, resulting in delays that affect both accused persons and victims. Lengthy criminal trials not only burden the courts but also increase litigation costs and prolong uncertainty for all stakeholders. In an effort to address this challenge and promote the expeditious disposal of criminal cases, the concept of plea bargaining was introdu...