Criminal law

What is SC:ST Act? A Brief Introduction

What is SC/ST Act? A Brief Introduction

Atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not a thing of the past. They continue to be a reality in our society even today. Hence, the statutory provisions which have been enacted by Parliament as a measure of protecting the constitutional rights of persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled […]

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Crime Against Women

Crime Against Women: Evils of Dowry & Cruelty

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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Analysis of the 2018 Amendment of PC Act

Analysis of the 2018 Amendment of PC Act

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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NDPS Act

Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances

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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