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Uniform Civil Code in India

The Law Commission of India recently reignited the “Uniform Civil Code” discussion. It has actively sought the opinions and suggestions of many religious organizations & the public regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This step came after a relatively short gap of five years when the Commission previously concluded that the UCC was not necessary or desirable.

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Overview of SARFAESI Act, 2002

The finance industry is one of the important players in India's efforts to accelerate its economic development. The legal structure governing business transactions lagged behind changes in the financial industry and in business behaviour. It increased the number of nonperforming assets held by banks and other financial institutions and reduced the recovery rate of defaulted loans.

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Strict Liability and Absolute Liability

Every person has certain legal rights, and it is the duty of other persons to respect them. Fault-based liability means the defendant violates the plaintiff’s rights. In No-Fault liability, the defendant is held liable to pay compensation even though he was not at fault. No fault liability is categorised into two parts: 1. Strict liability and 2. Absolute Liability. In this article, we will discuss strict and absolute liability in detail.

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Polygraph test: Meaning and Legality

Lie detector tests (also known as “Polygraph tests”), narcoanalysis & brain- mapping are some of the present-day revolutionary tools of forensic science that are usually proved very fruitful during police investigations. On the one hand, these methods are considered inhumane and degrading investigation tactics; on the other hand, they are also considered useful for serious or vicious crime investigations. In fact, you won’t believe but sometimes a person, while applying for a job, also undergoes a lie detector or polygraph test (say, govt. jobs with the FBI or CIA).

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Judicial Review in India

We all have heard phrases like the rule of law and separation of powers and often get confused. The rule of law means that no one is above the law, and the law is equally applicable to both the government and the citizens. To understand the separation of powers, first, you need to know that there are three organs of the law, i.e., legislative, executive and judiciary. Each organ is endowed with a certain amount of authority, which is equally distributed among them so that no one may interfere with the work of another while also maintaining a check and balance between them. Let us now understand what judicial review is, its provisions and the landmark cases.

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Top 10 bollywood movies based on real-life crimes

Do you agree with us or not? Movies based on real-life crimes are always an interesting watch. After all, Bollywood is not just about dance and drama, it has also produced cult crime films such as Haider, Satya, Gangs of Wasseypur, Madras Cafe, etc. So, why not take a ride on such spine-chilling murder mysteries that are inspired by real-life unsolved cases with intriguing origin stories of criminal masterminds? So let’s get started.

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What is the criteria to become a National Party in India?

As India has a multi-party system, it is much easy to become a political party, than to become a national party as many crucial conditions need to be fulfilled which are tough to achieve. Because of this, there are various political parties out there with humorous names, symbols or bizarre policies like Jagte Raho Party, Life Peaceful Party, Putra Paksha and whatnot. Therefore, not every political party is capable of being recognised as a national party.

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Work getting in the way of pursuing an LL.M.? Not anymore!

Whether you pursue a 5-year Integrated Course or a 3-year LL.B., when you’re looking to kickstart or advance your career in the corporate or practice as an Advocate, an LL.M. is something that comes in handy. However, pursuing one while working is very difficult as there’s too much to manage between work, practice and study. So what do you do?

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Traffic Rules in India: Know it All

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Jury trial in India: What is the Nanavati case?

For those who haven't seen movies like 'Rustom' or any drama based on the 1959 trial of Naval Commander K. N Nanavati, who shot & murdered his wife's lover, you must read this! The case is usually taught in every law school. But for those unaware of this gripping tale, here's what you must know about the story that unfolded within those hallowed halls, forever altering the course of jury trials in India.

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Law of Pre-emption

When it comes to property, especially joint property with multiple co-owners, pre-emption is a controversial issue. When combined with the prefix "pre," the Latin verb "emptum," meaning "buy or purchase," inevitably leads to the English phrase "first option to buy." In this article, we are going to learn about Pre-emption. It includes Pre-emption under Muslim and Hindu Law, its constitutional validity, and its associated rights.

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What happens if a Cheque Bounces in India?

Most of us today have shifted to online payment modes such as UPI for making any transaction, as it is safer than carrying a lot of cash. But as the UPI transactions are restricted to a certain amount, one more method for making heavy payments is writing a cheque. So, imagine if our cheque bounces, then it can be so expensive & awkward for us.

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Mysterious deaths of Indian Leaders

The things common between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee is that they contributed significantly towards the Indian Freedom Struggle. They had a huge impact on Indian citizens, but their deaths remain a mystery as it never revealed how they died or the circumstances they died in. In this article, we are going to discuss the unsolved mystery of the deaths of these Indian Leaders. So, let’s get started!

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Indus Water Treaty

Even after 62 years of the agreement signed between Pakistan and India regarding the Indus Waters, a huge conflict still exists. On the one hand, Pakistan seeks ‘complete implementation’ to enforce the Indus Water Treaty. On the other hand, India is not resuming its construction work for the dam. What is the Indus River Treaty? Why Pakistan and India are unable to settle the dispute? Let’s discuss this issue in the article.

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Second battle of Tarain (1192AD): Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan

Wondering what if Prithviraj Chauhan had won the second battle against Muhammad Ghori? Then, would there have been another Islamic invasion in India? Or maybe India's demography would be different. After Mahmud of Ghazni (Ghaznavid empire), India did not face invaders for nearly 160 years! Then, in 1191 CE, a Turkish invader, Muhammad Ghori, attacked India. He was the ruler of Ghor, a small kingdom in Afghanistan. He is famous for defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain, a battle fought near Tarain (modern Taraori in Haryana, India) 1192AD between the Ghurid army against the Rajput army. This battle is also considered a major turning point in the history of Medieval India as it led to the heavy destruction of Rajput powers in Northern India and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate or the dominance of Muslim presence in India. This article discusses the major events of the second battle of Tarain, the reasons behind Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat, the causes of the aftermath, and much more. So let's get started.

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First Battle of Tarain (1191AD): The story of Prithviraj Chauhan

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Same Sex Marriage in India

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. One major concern brought up by the LGBTQ population is that it is still seen as taboo in modern countries. LGBTQ persons are still not treated equally in India and several other nations.

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Panchayati Raj System

Mahatma Gandhi had predicted that India would perish if the village perished. Therefore, he argued for the need for resilient, powerful settlements that could stand alone.

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Uniform Civil Code in India

Overview of SARFAESI Act, 2002

Strict Liability and Absolute Liability

Polygraph test: Meaning and Legality

Judicial Review in India

Top 10 bollywood movies based on real-life crimes

What is the criteria to become a National Party in India?

Work getting in the way of pursuing an LL.M.? Not anymore!

Traffic Rules in India: Know it All

Jury trial in India: What is the Nanavati case?

Law of Pre-emption

What happens if a Cheque Bounces in India?

Mysterious deaths of Indian Leaders

Indus Water Treaty

Second battle of Tarain (1192AD): Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan

First Battle of Tarain (1191AD): The story of Prithviraj Chauhan

Same Sex Marriage in India

Panchayati Raj System

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