IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Neeraj Malik ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Law, K.U., Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

India stands as a model for many emerging democracies around the world. Free and fair elections are the hallmark of a well-functioning democracy. While we are justifiably proud of our democracy, there are a number of areas which need to be strengthened for us to realise the true potential of a well-functioning democracy. There has been a growing concern over the years in India about several aspects of our electoral system. The Election Commission has made changes in several areas to respond to some of the concerns. There have also been a number of committees which have examined the major issues pertaining to our electoral system and made a number of recommendations. But there remain some critical issues that might need action to bring about the required changes.

Keywords

Election, Reforms, Democracy, Corruption, Grundnorm, Pro-Active Role.

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Neeraj Malik ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Law, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Someone is threatening you with imminent and deadly force. You could safely retreat from the threat but you choose, instead, to stand your ground and meet force by force. In doing so, you kill the aggressor. Are you guilty of murder in America? In most of the United States, the answer is no. By statute, court rulings, or a combination of both, more than thirty states have adopted a 'stand your ground1 i.e., no retreat rule which bars the prosecution of people who use deadly force against a deadly aggressor without first attempting to retreat, or offers such persons a valid self- defence claim against a charge of criminal homicide. By contrast, a minority of states enforce a retreat requirement under which a defendant may not successfully claim self- defence if the defendant could have safely retreated, but did not, before using deadly force against a deadly attacker.

Keywords

Retreat Rule, Stand Your Ground Rule, Castle Rule, Indian Law, Social Purpose.

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