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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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Encounter killings in India: UP police kills Atiq Ahmed's son Asad

In another shocking incident, the UP police killed the gangster Asad Ahmed, son of Atiq Ahmed & another accused, Ghulam, in an “encounter” in Jhansi. The encounter killings have always been a huge topic for debate as it is yet questionable that police officers have the authority to kill someone in an encounter. Several similar cases have taken place in the past years, discussed later in this article. Read until the end to learn more about such cases, the legality of encounter killings and how police can be held liable for such acts.

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The Media One Case: Is Media One ban removed?

It is the fundamental tenet of democracy that the State shall remain impartial in the world of ideas. Yet, the fundamental right of Speech and Expression is subject to reasonable restrictions and the idea of freedom of the press is not explicitly articulated under Indian Constitution. The idea of free speech combined with free press is long-contested. The press plays a pivotal role in devising public opinion and shaping ideologies of the masses. This is the grey area where judicial activism intervenes to defend the freedom of press.

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Mob lynching : Will it ever end in India?

Rig Veda, one of the world’s oldest and greatest manuscripts, gives significance to the concept of harmony between men. However, it is a saddening fact that the country to which such manuscripts belong involves in the hate crime of mob lynching and uses religion etc., as a justification for it. It is a serious crime & violation of human rights. Mob lynching is believed to be a violation of Sanatan Dharma & mostly humanity.

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Legal Events & Judgments of March 2023

Every Month, the courts across the country deliver a number of judgments that impact the lives of millions of citizens. March 2023 was no exception, with a number of significant decisions given by the Supreme Court and various High Courts across the country.

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Can BCCI be brought under RTI?

In a democracy like India, transparency and accountability in the administration must be a sine qua non. Until 2005, there was no way of gaining access to any information related to the working of any public authority. But, RTI Act resolved such an issue.

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Freedom of Press in India

Are journalists in India safe? Is India good for journalism? In 2022, India was listed under countries considered 'bad' for journalism making it the most dangerous places in the world for journalists. This can be seen by the consistently declining performance of India in the World Press Index. Therefore, it is important to ensure freedom of press in India but with reasonable restrictions. How to ensure this? What are the cases in which the press violated its freedom? Read the article to know this and many more. Let’s get started.

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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

Encounter killings in India: UP police kills Atiq Ahmed's son Asad

The Media One Case: Is Media One ban removed?

Mob lynching : Will it ever end in India?

Legal Events & Judgments of March 2023

Can BCCI be brought under RTI?

Freedom of Press in India

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