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Do Doctors need Central Protection Law?

Doctors are seen as saviours, but who is saving them? In 2023, a study by the Indian Medical Association, Kerala, on 2400 doctors revealed that 66% of doctors experienced violence, and 90% faced verbal abuse.

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Supreme Court Hearing on Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

"If women cannot go to a place of work and be safe, then we are denying them the basic conditions of equality."- This was said by CJI while hearing a matter of the rape and murder of a woman resident doctor found in the state-run R.G. Kar Hospital's seminar room, Kolkata on 9 August 2024.

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Legal Separation and Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act

In Family Law, understanding the differences between legal separation and divorce is important. Couples often reach an uncertain path where they must choose between these two terms. While it may seem similar, they have distinct legal meanings.

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Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

While studying the Indian Contract Act, 1872, we come across a lot of agreements, and while understanding about it, these two terms - "unlawful agreement" and "illegal agreement", often make us scratch our heads and become a topic of discussion.

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ROI on Taxes: A Comparative Perspective with India

Taxation is a key tool for any government's economic strategy, funding critical infrastructure, social services, and public goods. The effectiveness of a tax system can be evaluated by looking at the return on investment (ROI) on taxes, which measures the benefits received by taxpayers in relation to the taxes they pay. We will discuss the ROI on taxes in India, particularly in light of the recent 2024 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and compare it with other countries.

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Recent Developments and Legal Perspectives on Euthanasia in India

Does a person who is very sick and not going to get better have the right to ask for their treatment to be stopped or for a drug to end their suffering? Can the family of someone who has been in a coma for a long time, with no chance of getting better, ask for their life-support machines to be turned off?

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Key highlights of India's Union Budget 2024

Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament. This is a big moment as it’s her 7th budget in a row, breaking Morarji Desai's record of six consecutive budgets.

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How is the Union Budget Prepared: An Inside Look

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of India's Union Budget? This annual financial statement isn't just about numbers; it's an interesting blend of strategy, secrecy, and careful planning. From the early morning meetings to the final touches on the budget speech, the creation of the Union Budget is a story of intense preparation and collaboration. Let's dive into the process that shapes the financial future of the world's largest democracy!

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How is the Budget Passed in Parliament?

The Annual Budget is a big event in India because it decides how the government will spend and collect money for the year. An exciting moment in India's Budget history happened in 1991-92. Two Finance Ministers from different political parties took turns presenting the Budget.

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What To Expect From Budget 2024?

Have you ever wondered how India moved up from being the 10th to the 5th largest economy in just 10 years? The key is the Power of the Budget.

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10 Interesting Facts About Budget (1947-2024)

Did you know that the word 'budget' comes from the French word 'bougette'? The word bougette means leather briefcase. This is why every Finance Minister of India carries their budget documents in a leather briefcase on budget day.

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10 Terms To Know Before Budget 2024

India has a tradition of eating something sweet before the start of good work. This tradition is also followed in the case of budget presentations. Ten days before the budget is tabled, there is a 'Halwa' ceremony held in the Ministry of Finance. 'Halwa is prepared and then served at the venue where the budget is printed. The ceremony marks the printing of the budget and is celebrated by Government officials involved in making the budget.

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Zero FIR and e-FIR: How to File and What to Do If Refused

In the high-profile case of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the initial FIR was not filed in Mumbai, where he passed away, but by his parents in Patna. This type of FIR, known as a Zero FIR, allows reporting a crime even if it occurred outside the local police station's jurisdiction.

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UP Stampede: Over 120 Dead in Hathras 'Satsang' Tragedy | Explained

Can you believe that 79% of stampedes in India happen at religious gatherings and pilgrimages? This is from a study in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. A stampede is an impulsive mass movement of a crowd that often results in injuries and deaths. Stampedes can start due to rumors, poor planning, and overcrowding.

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New Sections of Criminal Provisions in New Criminal Laws

We Indians use a lot of slang, and “420"/ "charsobees" is one of the most iconic. This term refers to someone who is a fraud or trickster. The origins of the term come from Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which covers offences relating to cheating and dishonesty.

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What is FIR? FIR under New Criminal Laws

Sec. 173 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) (Sec. 154 CrPC) deals with the First Information Report (FIR) i.e. first information of a cognizable crime to the police. FIR is not defined in the Criminal Law, but it means information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence given to the police first in point of time. An FIR is a super important document as it starts the motion of criminal procedures. And the police begin investigating a case only after the FIR is filed.

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How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

The Indian Evidence Act decides what evidence can be used in Indian courts for both civil and criminal cases. But now the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is a game-changer for India's criminal laws, replacing the old Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (IEA) with modern and new provisions. It officially came into effect on 1st July 2024 after getting the nod from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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How New CrPC is Different from Old CrPC?

Understanding the criminal laws can be tricky, especially when the rules change. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), aims to modernise and improve the old Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This new criminal law seeks to make the justice system faster, more transparent, and more focused on victims.

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Do Doctors need Central Protection Law?

Supreme Court Hearing on Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

Legal Separation and Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act

Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

ROI on Taxes: A Comparative Perspective with India

Recent Developments and Legal Perspectives on Euthanasia in India

Key highlights of India's Union Budget 2024

How is the Union Budget Prepared: An Inside Look

How is the Budget Passed in Parliament?

What To Expect From Budget 2024?

10 Interesting Facts About Budget (1947-2024)

10 Terms To Know Before Budget 2024

Zero FIR and e-FIR: How to File and What to Do If Refused

UP Stampede: Over 120 Dead in Hathras 'Satsang' Tragedy | Explained

New Sections of Criminal Provisions in New Criminal Laws

What is FIR? FIR under New Criminal Laws

How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

How New CrPC is Different from Old CrPC?

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