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Sex workers rights in India: Is prostitution legal?

Despite the hush-hush around this topic, sex work has never been illegal in India. Yes, some related activities are prohibited, like running and managing a brothel. Still, the practice of engaging in sexual activity in return for payment, per se, is not a crime. If you have watched the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi, you might be aware of the struggles of sex workers in India, especially regarding their human rights.

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Anti Defection Law: Is it applicable on Shiv Sena?

Today, the Supreme Court of India (May 11th, 2023) delivered a significant judgment relating to the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra. Since 2019, this politically active State has been in the news after Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress (INC) formed an unlikely alliance called Maha Vikas Aghadi.

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Delhi Govt vs. Lieutenant Governor: Everything you need to know

Delhi, the heart of India, has always been at the centre of India's political and administrative discourse as the governance structure of Delhi has been in a long-standing tussle between the Delhi Government- National Capital Territory (NCT) and the Lieutenant Governor (LG), leading to a complex legal battle. The question of power division between the elected government and the Delhi LG was first settled by the Supreme Court in 2018, where the Court ruled in favour of the Government of Delhi.

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Pakistan Turmoil: Why was Imran Khan arrested?

Former Pakistan PM & Chief of the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, has been arrested by the paramilitary force in a corruption case (Al- Qadir Trust Case). The dramatic arrest video outside the court's premises also goes viral on social media platforms.

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Rabindranath Tagore: Early Life, Writings and Achievements

Poetry is considered a 'divine art', practised for untold ages in heaven before it was revealed on earth. In Indian culture, our very own Rabindranath Tagore introduced such a philosophical concept. He was not merely a philosopher but also a social reformer, writer, great poet, composer and painter. His works reflect the realities of contemporary society.

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Section 144 CrPC: Meaning and Cases

Section 144 CrPC has been widely covered in news channels and media outlets ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is usually invoked to deal with cases of violence or the spread of disease in a particular area disturbing public peace. However, apart from these, Section 144 CrPC has also been used in certain unusual situations.

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Vishaka Guidelines: Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH), 2013

Bhanwari Devi was a poor rural woman working under the Women Development Programme who raised her voice against child marriage culture and enraged the feudal patriarchs. Consequently, in September 1992, she was brutally gang-raped by five men.

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Manipur Violence: Clash between the Tribes

Manipur is facing large-scale violence in many areas that the state had to deploy its Army overnight and impose shoot-at-sight order to contain such violence. This clash broke out between the tribals and the majority Meiteis community, displacing over 9,000 people for safety purposes. The clash is majorly between- Imphal Valley-based Meiteis & the hill-based Kukis due to the demand for a Scheduled Tribe status for Meiteis & the eviction drive by the Manipur government to clear the reserve forests occupied by illegal immigrants in hill-based areas.

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Sudan Crisis: What is Operation Kaveri?

Sudan, a Northeast African country, is already in a tough neighbourhood, and its descent into a civil war recently is only throwing this troubled nation into chaos. To this, India, in response, has launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate nearly 3,000 Indian citizens stranded in the country, which had remained on edge due to brutal fighting between the army and a paramilitary force.

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'The Kerala Story' movie: Controversy Explained

A movie that sparked controversy just after the trailer was released is all set to be released on May 5th; that is ‘The Kerala Story’, directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal starring Adah Sharma. The teaser claimed that 32,000 women from Kerala were converted to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State. Those opposing the movie are raising questions such as where is this stunning figure coming from. How is it based on true events?

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Wrestlers Protest: What's happening?

The wrestlers have been sitting in protest since April 23rd at Jantar Mantar demanding action against India's wrestling body chief & BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexual harassment of seven women wrestlers including a minor. Ever since the women wrestlers accused Singh of sexual harassment, the matter has grabbed immense media attention. The Apex Court too had to intervene in the matter which recently passed its verdict.

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Legal events & judgments of April 2023

Are you up-to-date on the latest legal developments in India? We've covered you, from groundbreaking judgments to current events and legislative changes. In this blog, we will explore some of the latest legal news from India, covering a range of topics from seal-covered jurisprudence to same-sex marriage to adoption and child rights.

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Suicides in India: Jiah Khan Case hearing today

Suicide incidents since the 90s have gained immense media attention, with many of these yet remaining unsolved. Whether TV or cinema, people have witnessed many high-profile suicide cases such as Jiah Khan’s, Divya Bharti’s, Tunisha Sharma’s, Sushant Singh Rajput's, Asif Basra's and many more. Each year, India reports many suicides committed by people in the age group of 18-45 years due to several reasons, such as mental health issues, relationship problems or gender inequality etc.

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CSR: What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Medical camps, healthcare campaigns, installation of solar panels, promotion of sports & culture and many more are several examples of CSR commonly seen in daily life. Corporate social responsibility or CSR in India refers to the initiatives, including philanthropic activities undertaken by companies to contribute to our country's social, economic, and environmental development.

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Human Rights in India: Is it our fundamental right?

Human rights have gained more attention & scrutiny in recent years, both domestically and internationally due to significant media coverage on several high-profile cases of human rights violations, such as Delhi gang rape case (violence against women), discrimination against marginalized communities like Dalits, etc., government’s use of sedition laws to restrict freedom of expression, Kashmir conflict in India, which sparked heavy public outrage.

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Same Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Live Hearing 🔴

India, a democratic country, has recently but incompletely recognised the worth of LGBTQIA+ community. With films like Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan, Laxmi, Chandigarh Kare Ashiqui, and others, our Indian cinema has also made an effort to raise public awareness. In this article, we will discuss the status of the LGBTQ community in India, their rights and their legality in other countries as well.

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Best law colleges in India

We believe each one of us has felt the stress of choosing a college the moment we pass our 12th. So, by any chance, if you aspire to study law, which is one of the most dynamic & popular professions, you must have a precise list of the Best Law Colleges in India and how to get enrolled with them.

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Biography, Writings & Contributions

‘Man is a factor in the making of history’ is truly quoted by a man who himself created history by drafting the lengthiest constitution in the world. The life of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is a saga of great struggles, despite being born into an untouchable Hindu family, rose to be recognised as the “Chief Architect of Indian Constitution”. So, how can we not discuss such an outstanding personality? We are sure as a lawyer, you can relate to this very well. Therefore, this Ambedkar Jayanti, we will shed some light on the journey of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his significant contributions, and his struggles for the oppressed section of society.

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Sex workers rights in India: Is prostitution legal?

Anti Defection Law: Is it applicable on Shiv Sena?

Delhi Govt vs. Lieutenant Governor: Everything you need to know

Pakistan Turmoil: Why was Imran Khan arrested?

Rabindranath Tagore: Early Life, Writings and Achievements

Section 144 CrPC: Meaning and Cases

Vishaka Guidelines: Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH), 2013

Manipur Violence: Clash between the Tribes

Sudan Crisis: What is Operation Kaveri?

'The Kerala Story' movie: Controversy Explained

Wrestlers Protest: What's happening?

Legal events & judgments of April 2023

Suicides in India: Jiah Khan Case hearing today

CSR: What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Human Rights in India: Is it our fundamental right?

Same Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Live Hearing 🔴

Best law colleges in India

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Biography, Writings & Contributions

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