LawZ Magazine - July 2017

In this issue

As we mark the beginning of GST on India, we must analyse its implications on the various fields of the country. One can argue it will go well, one may argue otherwise, but in actuality, only time will tell. Overall the GST is generally considered a good reform in the country. One of the reason that GST is being applauded is, of its free flow of credits. However, we find that certain restrictions have been imposed on certain inputs. Our featured article elaborated these blocks in context with the real estate sector in the country.
A reform which the nation needs, is that of the gender discrimination in the employment sector. We live in an era of technological revolution and globalisation yet archaic practices constantly weigh upon us greater with every step forward. A world where the role of women is not limited to bearing children but to her rightful position of standing next to man, however we do not see that in reality. Still, there is barely any female representation in the parliament and the concerns of women are easily dismissed. In the case of employment, a women is seen not to be eligible for a serious job of substantial work however hard she tries and whatsoever education she attains. Rules and procedures that are having global implementation can be analysed in our country and proposed in the parliament as a step forward in development and democracy.
Lastly, a topic that is widely in the media of late is the establishment of a uniform civil code. The need stems from the very concept from which democracy arises i.e equality. India being a secular country should understand that different rights to different communities hurts the very crux of the concept of democracy. Another reason for the need of this code is gender equality, the issue of this code emerged from discussions and debates on triple talaq and violation of women rights, and this code will empower women to stand strong and equal in society.