Sedition

Sedition- Section 124A IPC

In 1870, section 124A was included in the Indian Penal Code, which deals with “Sedition”, and was drafted by Thomas Nanington Macaulay. What do Section 124A states Section 124A of the IPC, which deals with anti-government crime, state “Whoever words, either spoken or written, or by sighs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, bring a […]

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Obscenity

Obscenity under Indian Penal Code

Under Indian Penal Code, the word ‘obscene’ and obscenity have not been defined clearly. Section 292 of IPC only states that if any material takin as a whole is sex-oriented or appeals to sex-obsessed thought and tends to give sick ideas to ruins the people who read, see or hear the matter contained will come […]

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Euthanasia

Euthanasia in India

Euthanasia or commonly known as Mercy Killing, refers to (in a carefully planned way) ending someone’s life, usually to relieve suffering. Doctors sometimes (do/complete) mercy killing when people who have a terminal illness and are in a lot of pain request it. It is a complex process and involves weighing many factors. Local Laws, someone’s […]

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CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST

CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST

INTRODUCTION First of all, we need to get the basic idea of what is meant by criminal breach of trust so that we can grasp the grip in studying this important part of the law. as the heading suggests the meaning is that when a person puts his trust in some other person and transfers […]

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DEATH BY NEGLIGENCE

DEATH BY NEGLIGENCE

MEANING OF NEGLIGENCE Before getting into the topic of death by negligence we have to understand the concept and meaning negligence. meaning of negligence situation in which one person acted in such a manner where he did not pay enough care or attention to someone or something and that act of the person amounts to […]

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SECTION 498A

SECTION 498A OF INDIAN PENAL CODE 1860

MEANING OF CRUELTY For understanding this concept of section 498A of INDIAN PENAL CODE 1860. we have to know the basic meaning of word “cruelty” in the purview of the section 498A of IPC 1860, “cruelty” it is a behaviour that deliberately causes pain and suffering to people. for example- husband and his relatives torture […]

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ACID ATTACK

ACID ATTACK: A NEW FACET OF GENDER BASED CRIME

INTRODUCTION In this time we all see various kinds of crime and in past few years, we have seen a new face of crime in the form of acid attack. this new gender-based crime has taken its flight in India and I call it a gender-based is because of the gender of all the victims […]

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RAPE

BLOG- RAPE under Indian Penal Code

Many cases of rape are not being reported because either of lack of awareness among the people or people are afraid to report the crime in the fear of what the society will say. Instead of worrying about their daughter that such an insane crime had taken place with their daughter parents are still worried […]

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Marital Rape

BLOG- Should Marital Rape be criminalized in India?

What is marital rape? In common language marital rape is sexual intercourse between one partner with the other partner. The marital rape can happen with either with women or with men but in India marital, most of the times happen with women. In most of the countries like Australia, Denmark, Germany, the US and many […]

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section 497

SECTION 497 AND THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

The word adultery originates from the Latin word “adulterium”. Adultery is supposed to be a consensual sexual act between a married person and another person with an irrelevant marital status. It is prohibited by almost all religious groups, cultures and is considered as inexcusable on the basis of morality as well. Adultery according to the […]

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DEFAMATION LAWS IN INDIA

Defamation Laws in India

Defamation Laws in India Reputation is a highly emphasised part of our lives. History is filled with the stories of Rajputs, Samurais and many freedom fighters who prefer death over dishonour or disgrace. Even our constitution recognises this in Right to live with dignity under Right to Life. However, the right to freedom of speech […]

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Position of Sexual Harassment Laws in India

Sexual Harassment laws in India Right to equality provides for indiscrimination on the basis of caste, gender, religion or place of birth. However, practical life differs a bit. The position of women in the society where it is economic, social or political has not been really encouraging compared to men. The situation worsens when there […]

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