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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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Top 10 Current Affairs April 2023

Staying informed of current affairs is important because it helps us understand the world around us and make informed decisions. Instead of wrapping up current affairs yearly, it seems better to wrap it up every month; this way, we can keep ourselves updated on the latest developments in politics, economics, social issues, and more.

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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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CUET (PG) Exams 2023: Date, Syllabus & Eligibility

Cut-throat competition these days makes it difficult for students to secure a seat at the top universities across India. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are struggling to get admission into prestigious colleges to have high-valued degrees. In such a situation, there’s a lot of confusion about the entrance exams being conducted by different universities for student applicants. If you are a student who desires to secure admission to a reputed college, read this article to learn more about the Common University Entrance Test, 2023, scheduled date, syllabus, eligibility and much more information.

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Top 10 Government Exams 2023

Job stability, post-retirement benefits, fixed pay structure, limited working hours, and timely increments are the benefits of a government job. So, many people aspire to work in the government sector. However, getting one is very difficult & challenging, therefore clearing these exams requires a lot of hard work, & considered to be a great achievement. Out of many government exams, we have wrapped up the top 10 government exams in India exclusively for you, comprising each & every detail.

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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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Jyotiba Phule: Biography, Contribution & Unknown facts

The social reformers like Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar were always concerned about the upliftment of the oppressed sections of society or ‘Dalits’ who are usually exploited due to the prevailing caste system in India. But who was the first visionary to understand the condition of these vulnerable classes?

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IELTS: Exam dates, Registrations and Scam

Around 7.7 lakh Indian students went abroad to study in 2022. That is, more than a 60% rise had been seen in the numbers. Similarly, every year, many students migrate to other countries either in search of work or to study so, interestingly, an exam has exclusively been designed for this purpose. As very few of us know about this, we will discuss “The IELTS Exam” in this article.

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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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Nationalist Congress Party: Sharad Pawar Supports Adani?

When you read the article’s title, were you confused that it was about Indian National Congress? But no, this article is about Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The majority of people are confused between Nationalist Congress Party and Indian National Congress. India, like any other democratic state, has elected representatives serving and representing a political party. Active participation of the public in the electorate process is what makes democracy a huge success in India.

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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.

Suicides in India: Jiah Khan Case hearing today

Top 10 Current Affairs April 2023

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

CUET (PG) Exams 2023: Date, Syllabus & Eligibility

Top 10 Government Exams 2023

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Biography, Writings & Contributions

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

Jyotiba Phule: Biography, Contribution & Unknown facts

IELTS: Exam dates, Registrations and Scam

The Media One Case: Is Media One ban removed?

Nationalist Congress Party: Sharad Pawar Supports Adani?

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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