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BREAKING NEWS- CLAT 2021 postponed due to COVID-19; online application extended to June 15

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The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2021) has been postponed indefinitely thanks to surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. The new date for the Test are going to be announced later. The decision was taken by the chief Committee of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) at a gathering persisted Saturday. “CLAT 2021 scheduled to be persisted June 13, 2021 stands postponed. New date […]

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ADOPTION LAWS IN INDIA

OVERVIEW OF ADOPTION LAWS IN INDIA

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“Little souls find their way to you, whether they’re from your womb or someone else’s.” INTRODUCTION To have a child is a parent’s biggest contentment. Adoption of a kid seems to be the most efficacious way of attaining this happiness. As Richard Bach said, “The bond that links your true family is not one of […]

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BREAKING NEWS- High Court of Kenya rules Basic Structure doctrine applicable in Kenya

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The High Court of Kenya has ruled that the Basic Structure doctrine, which limits power of legislature to amend the Constitution, is applicable in Kenya. The judgment was rendered by a 5-judge Constitution Bench during a petition filed publicly interest challenging the Building Bridges Initiative and therefore the resulting Constitution Amendment Bill initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The petitioners had argued that the Bill […]

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Veto Power of President & Governor: Its Types

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Veto power applies to the authority usually granted to the Government’s executive branch. It applies to the right to delay or the organization’s capacity to oppose any laws enacted by the legislative branch or approved by a vote of the legislative branch of government. While this structure applies in other countries but certain nations including […]

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BREAKING NEWS- Delhi Court denies Navneet Kalra anticipatory bail in oxygen concentrator black marketing case

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A Delhi Court today refused anticipatory bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in reference to the oxygen concentrator black marketing case being probed by the Delhi Police (Navneet Kalra v. State). The order was gone by Additional Sessions Judge at Saket Courts, Sandeep Garg who opined that Kalra’s custodial investigation was required to be administered by Delhi Police to unearth the whole conspiracy. “The […]

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Sedition Law

Sedition Law- 124A of IPC

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Threatening the right to speech or securing the Government? India has been experiencing some unprecedented events for a while, be it imprisonment for a simple post on Instagram, questioning the government, or the climate change effects. In February, an 11-year old’s mother and teacher were arrested on the charges of Sedition, for speaking against the […]

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parliament of India

The Parliament of India

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The Indian parliament is the Republic of India’s highest legislative entity. This is a bicameral assembly consisting of India ‘s President and the two houses: Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (People’s House). Throughout his capacity as president of the legislature, the President has complete powers to call and prorogue either Parliament House […]

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Haryana Judicial Service

Haryana Judicial Service

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We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Haryana Judicial Service. Eligibility of Haryana Judicial Service The candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate must have acquired a law degree from a recognized institute or university. Age limit- 22 to 35 years. Practising advocate or eligible to be […]

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Cohabitation and Bigamy

Cohabitation and Bigamy under Indian Law

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Marriage is one of the oldest social institutions which is being followed since time immemorial. It is a sacramental ceremony under Hindu Law and offences against marriage are punishable by law. According to Section 5 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, certain conditions must be fulfilled in order to constitute a valid marriage between two Hindus: […]

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Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service

Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service

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We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service. Eligibility of Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service Candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidate must have acquired a law degree from recognized institute or university. Age limit- 21 to 35 years. For SC/ ST candidates, 3 years relaxation […]

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Natural Justice Rule of Fair hearing Rule against Bias

Natural Justice: Rule of Fair hearing and Rule against Bias

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Natural justice from time immemorial has been an integral part of the human justice system. It seeks to provide equality, fairness, rationality and equity to the human civilization.  The principle of natural justice has its root from the Roman law’s Jus Natural. They are not only followed by all the citizens but are also given […]

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The Retributive Theory of Punishment: A Brief

The Retributive Theory of Punishment: A Brief

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Punishment is one of the most effective instruments that have been widely used all over the ages to prevent social disorder, chaos and crime. It might not be wrong to say that the very objective of punishment is to balance the repercussion of a criminal act of an offender. Antony Flew, HLA Hart and Stanley […]

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