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Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud: Most popular Judge & his landmark cases

Justice DY Chandrachud is considered one of the most hailed and progressive voices in the Supreme Court. During his service in the Supreme Court, he has been on the highest number of Constitution Benches (five judges or more), which have been constituted to hear matters on constitutional questions. He has delivered various judgments on Indian constitutional law, human rights, gender justice, public interest litigation, commercial law, and criminal law.

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Gyanvapi Mosque Case: What Places of Worship Act says?

Land disputes have been one of the fieriest issues in India; whether be it the Ram Janmabhoomi Babri- Masjid case or the Gyanvapi Mosque case, the common link between these major land disputes demanding construction or demolition of mosques or temples has been the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This legislation has usually been controversial since its promulgation mainly due to the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992 that led to communal violence in India and now in the Gyanvapi Mosque case known to have been created by Aurangzeb after the demolition of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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Euthanasia in India: Is right to die with dignity legal?

In layman's terms, the right to die implies a person’s right to end his/her life. In contrast, in a legal sense, it means a doctor, when allowed by law, to end a person’s life by painless means, as long as the person and their family agree. It is also called aid in dying law, death with dignity law, or assisted suicide. On the other hand, the constitution of India provides article 21, which is known as the heart of the constitution. It is a fundamental right that protects life and personal liberty and states that a human being is entitled to make any decision relating to their life. This article will focus on major judgments and arguments on whether the right to die is discrepant from the right to life or it is included under the article 21 itself.

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List of Extinct animals in India

Extinction of a particular animal or plant species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species alive anywhere in the world, or the species has died out, and endangered species on the other hand, are animals and plants considered to be in danger of extinction. A species may be listed as endangered at the state, federal, and international levels. The endangered species list is managed nationally under the Endangered Species Act.

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Bail and Arrest: Everything you need to know

Arrest and bail are the two important concepts in Criminal Law. An arrest is made as a preventive measure to bring the accused into lawful custody and to avoid any hindrances in the investigation during the trial. Bail is considered a matter of right, and refusal of bail restricts personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

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Does India have any national language?

India is a diverse land composed of individuals from different communities, backgrounds, religions, etc. What we eat and how we speak varies from region to region. We Indians often seek symbols and objects that unite us in this diversity. The national anthem, the national animal, and the national flower are relevant examples. It is famously said that the language changes every few kilometres in India, like water. Thus, unlike other national symbols, choosing a "national language" for India was challenging and witnessed violence and heated debate.

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Chola Dynasty: The story behind Ponniyin Selvan

India, archaeologically has been considered an acreage of great empires, diverse cultures, and different civilizations. While Maurya, Gupta, and Mughals are renowned, many empires are still unknown to us. When the North Indian polity was engaged in a threefold conflict in the ninth century, Palas, Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas fought for control over Kannauj, with no clear victor. The Cholas prevailed in similar conflicts that also took place under the Pallava, Pandya, and Chola dynasties.

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Is beef banned in India?

The term "Beef" refers to dairy cattle's meat, particularly skeletal muscle. People have been eating beef for ages, and India consumes the third-most meat globally, contributing 25% to global meat output. The United States, Brazil, and China are the top three beef consumers globally.

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Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96, What happens next?

Elizabeth II or Elizabeth Alexandra Mary the queen of the United Kingdom (from 1952 to 2022) “officially Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith” was born on April 21, 1926, in London Eng. and died on September 08, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scot.

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Kartavya Path: Why is it renamed from Kingsway to Rajpath?

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the civic body looking into the matters of the New Delhi area, recently unanimously approved the amending of the name on 07.09.2022 of Central Avenue from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate along with the Central Vista lawns. The name has been changed to “Kartavya Path.” Kartavya Path will incorporate the former Rajpath and Central Vista Lawns, according to NMDC resolution. The entire distance between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s statue and Rashtrapati Bhavan will be known as the ‘Kartavya Path.’ In this article, we will discuss the history of Rajpath, how it has been renamed, the reasons behind the name change, its impact, and many more. So, let's get started.

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POCSO Act: Landmark Cases and amendment

As much as it is depressing to see the increase in the number of sexual assault cases against children in India, the stronger the need is felt to deliver justice to the victims at the earliest. In our country, the legislation governing sexual offenses with children is the POCSO Act which provides stringent punishment for the offenders. As per the government report, around 23% of girls in India are sexually abused or harassed before 18 years of age. In most cases, the parents do not complain because the abuser is known to them.

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Road Safety Laws and Increase in the no. of accidents

India has the second largest road network in the world and accounts for 10% of all road deaths globally. The laws governing traffic on the roads are regulated under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, an Act passed by the Indian Parliament, which came into force on 1 July 1989 and applied to the whole of India. Violations and accidents are obvious facts. India has enacted this law since 1914, but the threat of driving is still there, and victims are considering the adequacy of the law to limit the threat. There are various key statements reflected on concerns about road safety issues; road accidents, traffic jams, road rage, underage driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol are some of the key issues to ponder in today's situations. Driving sensibly is a legal, social and ethical responsibility but is rarely seen. Failing to do so by vehicle owners, insurers, and others is irresponsible not only a legal battle but also immense pain and suffering for the company. victims and their family members suffer for the rest of their lives.

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EWS Reservation: Know Everything About it

The central government amended the Constitution of India to provide 10% reservation in education and government jobs in India for a section of the general category candidates. This article briefly mentions what is the EWS reservation, its eligibility criteria, how you can get an EWS certificate, and the supreme court’s view on EWS reservations.

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Iraq Political Crisis: What is happening in Iraq?

"A leader is not someone who forces others to make themselves stronger rather, a leader tends to give his or her strength to others so they have the strength to face themselves".

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What is Digital Rape? Laws & Punishment

“Digital rape,” does this has anything to do with crime committed online? Is the body of the victim actually involved in digital rape? Many of you might have believed that digital rape means cyber crime or sexual offense committed online with no actual involvement of a body. But this is not true! In English, the word ‘digit’ means toe, finger, and thumb, and penetrating the same against someone's consent, is known as digital rape; it has nothing to do with cybercrime. Most of you are unaware of this term, is because, in the past, it was considered molestation and not rape. In this article, let’s discuss rape laws in India, the meaning of digital rape, the inclusion of digital rape in our country’s criminal code, and many more.

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Around 5 crore cases are pending in courts across India

More than four crore cases are pending in various courts in India. Shockingly, a few of these have been pending for more than ten years. This shows that our Indian judicial system is under tremendous pressure. As per the records of 2022, over 4.7 crore cases are pending in courts across different levels of the judiciary. Of them, 87.4% are pending in subordinate courts, and 12.4% in High Courts. Amid the rising litigation trend, more people and organizations are approaching courts as advocates or attorneys. However, the number of judges available to hear these cases is not yet enough; no growth here, though. What can be the possible reason for such a backlog of cases? Let’s discuss this in our article.

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INS Vikrant: India's 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

India`s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), INS Vikrant, commissioned by PM Narendra Modi is the largest ship ever built in India's maritime history. This Aircraft Carrier was constructed with the aid of Cochin Shipyard Ltd., an India-owned and operated Aircraft Carrier sold from the UK. At present, India already has an operational Aircraft Carrier purchased from Russia. With the commissioning of INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy can have operational Aircraft Carriers. Given the unexpected transforming geopolitical scenario, the Indo-Pacific's growing significance, and the growing presence of China in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Navy has also asked for a 3rd Aircraft Carrier.

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SC to hear 25 Constitution bench cases from August 29th

The Supreme Court notified that 25 Constitution bench matters will be indexed from August 29, as Chief Justice of India (CJI) U.U. Lalit has a tenure of even less than 100 days. CJI N.V. Ramana demitted the office on August 26, and Justice Lalit had taken over as CJI however he started running most effectively on August 29. According to the attention issued through the apex court registry, 25 cases that have been pending for a while may be heard from September month through the 5- Judge bench of the apex court. Remember, that a constitution bench is a bench of 5 judges.

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Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud: Most popular Judge & his landmark cases

Gyanvapi Mosque Case: What Places of Worship Act says?

Euthanasia in India: Is right to die with dignity legal?

List of Extinct animals in India

Bail and Arrest: Everything you need to know

Does India have any national language?

Chola Dynasty: The story behind Ponniyin Selvan

Is beef banned in India?

Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96, What happens next?

Kartavya Path: Why is it renamed from Kingsway to Rajpath?

POCSO Act: Landmark Cases and amendment

Road Safety Laws and Increase in the no. of accidents

EWS Reservation: Know Everything About it

Iraq Political Crisis: What is happening in Iraq?

What is Digital Rape? Laws & Punishment

Around 5 crore cases are pending in courts across India

INS Vikrant: India's 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

SC to hear 25 Constitution bench cases from August 29th

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