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Voters are entitled to know the basic details of the candidates- Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court, while disposing of a petition relating to visibility of political party’s symbol on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), stated that for an election to be free…

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Need to give an elaborate definition to “sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage”- Odisha HC

The Odisha High Court made an observation regarding the law which states that act of sexual intercourse on false promise to marry amounts to rape and stated that it does…

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rule of law

Explained: Rule of Law

This Article explains the meaning of Rule of Law under Administrative Law with the help of Judicial precedents and scholar's studies. Introduction Rule of law is classical principle of administrative…

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HC to not entertain a dispute which is arbitrable under Article 226- SC

The Apex Court made an observation that while exercising its jurisdiction under Article 226, the High Court is bound to not entertain a dispute which can be settled through the…

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Judicial Activism in India

Judicial Activism in India

In this article, the author has defined and explained the concept of Judicial Activism in the context of India, with the help of secondary data. Definition

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Powers of Police Officer to Investigate

Kerala HC declined to stay the police investigation against ED

The Kerala High Court refused to put a stay on the investigation, which is due to be conducted, on the FIR filed by the Kerala Police crime branch against few…

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Attorney General refuses to grant consent for initiating contempt proceedings against Justice Katju

K.K. Venugopal, the Attorney General of India, refused to grant his consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Markandey Katju, who is alleged to have…

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SC issues notice to Centre regarding a PIL filed for seeking guidelines on various powers exercised by Police

The Apex Court issued a notice to the Union of India in order to get its response in a PIL which had been filed for seeking directions on law enforcement…

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copyrightability of revenge porn

Can Copyright protection be extended to Revenge Porn?

This article answers the question as if the copyright protection could be extended to Revenge Porn. Abstract Revenge porn refers to publicly sharing sexually explicit images on an online platform…

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Mushrooming of law colleges is not an issue as long as quality of education is not compromised- Madras HC

The Madras High Court, while hearing a plea that sought for the drafting of rules in order to reduce the number of upcoming private law colleges, observed that in disguise…

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legal consequences of eve teasing in india under ipc

Legal consequences of Eve teasing in India under IPC

This article explains the legal consequences of eve teasing in India under the lens of Indian Penal Code (IPC). Various provisions of IPC along with the Judicial precedents have been…

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Section 9 of Income Tax Act

Explained: Section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Present article explains Section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in detailed manner. Various legal precedents have been used for the same. Introduction Tax is considered to be the…

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SC stayed recovery of penalty amount imposed on NDTV and its promoters by SEBI

The Apex Court stayed the recovery of the penalty of Rs. 27 crores imposed by the Securities Exchange Board of India on NDTV and its promoters, namely Prannoy Roy and…

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SC remarked that no bar in considering SC lawyers for the post of HC judge

The Apex Court orally remarked that there stands no bar in taking into consideration Supreme Court lawyers’ for the High Court judgeship. The bench which made this oral remark comprised…

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PIL filed before SC regarding uniform law for divorce and maintenance opposed by Muslim woman

A Muslim woman, Amina Shervani, has approached the apex court and sought to oppose the PIL filed for bringing uniformity in the personal laws which govern

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Plea before SC sought for compounding of POCSO offences in cases where teenage relationships exist

Through a Special Leave Petition, the petitioner has raised an issue wherein an adolescent boy, who is in a relationship with a girl below the age of 18 years of…

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United Nations and its Organs

RRU Special Lecture Series on UN Security Council (UNSC) – Priorities of Kenya as an Elected Member of the UNSC

Rashtriya Raksha University-RRU is India’s premier public University in the domain of national security and policing. In the backdrop of the initiation of India’s tenure as an Elected Member of…

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Trustee of Lucknow Mosque approaches SC to oppose the PIL which has challenged the provisions of Places of Worship Act

A co-mutawalli of TellyWali Masjid, located in Lucknow, has knocked the doors of apex court and sought for its intervention in the pending Public Interest Litigation (

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Restitution of Conjugal Rights

Explained: Restitution of Conjugal Rights | Section 9 | Hindu Marriage Act

The present article explains the concept of Restitution of Conjugal Rights under the context of Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA). Introduction Marriage among Hindus is considered as…

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Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: An Analysis

The present article is an analysis of Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Introduction Arbitration is a

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SC issues notice in furtherance of a plea challenging 102 constitutional amendment

The constitutional bench of the apex court, while hearing a plea under Maratha Quota case, issued a notice in furtherance of the writ petition which challenged 102nd Constitutional

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Delhi HC- Accused can sought for conversion of summary trial to summons trial under Section 138 NI Act upon disclosure of defence

The Delhi High Court made an observation that in a trial for an offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, accused has the right to seek for the conversion…

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nliu

The Industrial Feud – A Debate on Employees, Workers, and their Relationships – Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 8500 | NLIU Bhopal

GREETINGS FELLOW DEBATERS! This year we at National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) have something new and exciting that awaits you! NLIU is back to give a boost to its…

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