The Karnataka government on 5th Feb 2022 ordered to ban Hijab worn by Muslim women, stating that it should not be worn in educational institutions as it interrupts equality, sincerity, and public law in schools and colleges. The state government invoked Article 133(2) of the Karnataka Education Act, which states that a uniform style of […]
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There is a phenomenal rise in crime against women. Women’s protection under the Indian Constitution and other legislations will be significant only if those responsible for upholding the law are sensitized to women’s issues. The crime committed by women is skyrocketing. Understanding the challenges women face is essential if the Indian Constitution and other legislation
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Historical aspect of Leprosy: There have been a number of myths and misconceptions about leprosy in India for centuries. According to old tales, Leprosy is a genetic and contagious disease caused by dirty blood and poverty. Many people also believe that Leprosy is spread through food and water and that it is difficult to diagnose.
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Adultery, cruelty, two years of desertion, conversion to a religion other than Hinduism, incurable insanity or mental disorder, virulent and incurable leprosy, venereal disease in a communicable form, taking sanyasa (renunciation of the world by entering a holy order), and presumed death are the seven fault grounds of divorce outlined in the Hindu Marriage Act,
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RES JUDICATA (Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium): It works on the public policy that ‘it is in the interest of the state that there should be an end to the litigation, to provide justice to the masses while ensuring that there is no abuse of the process of law. It works on the very
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For the prevention of corruption in government agencies and to prosecute and punish public employees who engage in corrupt actions, the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (POCA) was established. It’s a potent weapon in the fight against evil. The success of the fight against corruption depends on how well this legislation works. In cases where
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What is Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage? Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage is ground available for husband and wife upon which a divorce can be granted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. This ground is not incorporated in Section 13, HMA, therefor the powers vests with the Supreme Court. When Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage can be taken as
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There are no universally accepted definitions of the expressions, “narcotic drug and “psychotropic substance”. The expression “narcotics” has originated from the Greek word “narkoticos” the meaning of which is “benumbing or deadening. The expression narcotic’ is generally used to refer to a class of drugs that are central nervous system depressants, which produce insensibility or
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Compromise Quashing: Parties to the dispute who have arrived at a settlement can file a petition for quashing of the criminal proceedings, FIR, or complaint on the basis of such compromise in the High Court. Section 482 CrPC gives the High Court’s inherent power to pass appropriate orders to prevent abuse of the process of
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Domestic Violence: It is a typical violent or aggressive behavior of usually a spouse/ partner or any other member within the household. Nature of Remedies: The legislature has given criminal and civil remedies to deal with the nuisance of domestic violence. Criminal remedy: Section 498A, IPC provides a remedy to women where the conduct of
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