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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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Types of Property available under the Law

Property has a very broad meaning in its real sense. It is not only just restricted to financial wealth and other tangible (physical) things of value, but it even includes intangibles (non-physical) such as intellectual property rights, stocks & so. Both these tangibles and intangibles can be anything which serves as a source of income or wealth. If an individual owns a property, then the most common legal property rights are the right of possession, control, the right of exclusion, derive income, and disposition. So, property usually refers to anything a person or a business has a legal title over. On having a legal title, an owner can enforce rights over it. This article explores property, its meaning, examples and types. To begin with, firstly, remember these major types of property:

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Women Rights in India

Women in India have enjoyed respect & relevance from Vedic days, they were referred as ‘sahadharmini’, meaning “equal partner”. So, focus on women's empowerment or women's education was never absent. However, as time passed it is believed that the Indian culture got contaminated with the Muslim influence, conservative Middle Eastern and British culture, and that the power and respect which women enjoyed were lost.

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Constitution Day: Know It's History and Importance

We all know that our Indian constitution is the lengthiest in the world. The day we celebrate our republic day is the day our constitution was legally enforced. Constitution was originally written in two languages, i.e., Hindi and English. The remarks were given on October 11, 2015, when B. R. Ambedkar's Statue of Equality memorial's foundation stone was laid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let us know more about Constitution Day in the article below.

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Disputed territories of India

India is the largest and most significant country in South Asia. When it became independent, the first PM Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was clearly aware of world politics & certain other global events that directly and indirectly impacted India’s security, thus uplifting India's foreign policy, a set of political goals that define how a sovereign country will boost its diplomatic relations with other countries. But Nehru also considered India’s limitations at that time. When World War II was starting, and India was years away from independence, Nehru focused on the Indian role in the Asia-Pacific region & even convened two Asian Relations conferences giving suggestions on cooperative arrangements in Asia. This article will discuss India’s border countries, relations and disputed territories. So let’s get started.

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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

Types of Property available under the Law

Women Rights in India

Constitution Day: Know It's History and Importance

Disputed territories of India

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