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Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 Implemented in India

Over the last six years, India has given citizenship to about more than 3000 people from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. You might wonder, if the government is already allowing immigrants to become Indian citizens, why is there a need for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 to be implemented?

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Supreme Court Ends Immunity For Lawmakers Taking Bribes-to-Vote

Unfortunately, India has the highest bribery rate in Asia & according to a survey, 18% of people are offered bribes in exchange for votes. While bribery in the territory of India is illegal, once upon a time, when an MP was caught for taking bribes, the Supreme Court said that Lawmakers cannot be charged since they enjoy Parliamentary Privileges.

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Top 5 Opportunities & Events for Law Student/Grad in March 2024

As law students are in their mid-academic semester, March is the perfect time to look for internships and activities. By now, students are comfortable with their studies, and many law firms/organisations begin hiring interns in March for the summer.

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Why is The Places of Worship Act 1991 the Most Controversial Law in India?

From 1192 onwards, India saw a lot of changes, with the Mughals and then the British flexing their rule over the subcontinent. But along with their reign came a dark side – the destruction of countless temples, gurdwaras, and other holy sites.

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Judgement on Electoral Bonds Scheme 2024

Ever wondered who funds those fancy election campaigns with big posters and endless ads? What if I told you that a system in place allows large, anonymous donations to flow into political funds with minimal transparency? Enter the Electoral Bonds Scheme – a mechanism that has been used to make donations to political parties in India.

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Gyanvapi Mosque Case Explained

Did you know that the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue isn't the only temple-mosque conflict in India? There are other controversies surrounding Mughal-era mosques, like the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi, Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah, etc.

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Supreme Court’s Top 10 Judgements of 2023

2023 was quite a year for the Supreme Court of India - it disposed of more than 52,000 cases, a little less than 2022 but still very productive. The Apex Court also managed to give more than 1000 judgments, out of which 18 had Constitutional Benches, meaning verdicts that involved a substantial question of law as to the Interpretation of the Constitution; for example, Demonetisation, Same-Sex Marriage, etc.

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NJAC Case: Understanding Justice Chelameswar’s Dissent

The Supreme Court AOR Association & Anr. v. UOI decision, often known as the NJAC ruling, has sparked discussion among all the democratic institutions. This decision concerns both the independence of the Indian Judiciary as well as the nomination of judges by other judges. The 99th Amendment was deemed illegal, and the "National Judicial Appointments Committee" (NJAC) rendered unconstitutional & void by a constitutional bench comprising of 5 judges of the Supreme Court with a 4:1 ratio.

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Same-Sex Marriage Verdict of Supreme Court: Highlights, Timeline

In a closely-watched verdict, India's Supreme Court, by a 3:2 majority, ruled against granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The decision came after a marathon 10-day hearing by a five-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. During the proceedings, petitioners emphasized the LGBTQIA+ community's equality rights and their desire for a dignified life, just like heterosexual couples.

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Supreme Court launches "Handbook to combat Gender Stereotypes" from the Law

No more usage of derogatory terms like whore, hooker, concubine, transexual etc. Yes! You heard it right. The Supreme Court has boldly taken the initiative to eradicate gender bias from judgments & court language.

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Supreme Court hearing on Article 370: Live Updates

Breaking the silence after 4 years, a 5- Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has finally commenced its day-to-day hearings on Article 370 petitions. The arguments between Kapil Sibal and CJI Chandrachud make it feel like a complete courtroom drama.

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Overview of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was enacted in 1989 to prevent atrocities against individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). These communities have faced discrimination and oppression due to their lower social status from time immemorial. The act provides legal protection for these vulnerable sections, out of which Dalits and Adivasis are the most oppressed groups of our society, by criminalising offences committed against them.

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Special Status of J&K - Removal of Articles 370 & 35A of Indian Constitution

Abrogating Article 370 was no easy feat; the Indian government had to master "Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed" to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The process required collective efforts of various stakeholders, including legal experts, advocates, govt. leaders and parliamentarians.

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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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Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

In the past year, the Supreme Court delivered many landmark decisions, paving the way for an optimistic future. While the US Supreme Court adopted a conservative approach and took away the right to abortion, our top court took a liberal approach. It extended the right to abortion to unmarried women as well. However, certain decisions were also met with criticism.

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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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Res Judicata and Res Sub Judice

The courts take the help of several common law and theories to maintain balance and improve our judiciary system; the main aim of these theories is to access “judicial efficiency” and to guarantee that a productive pace of justice is attained and maintained in the courtroom. The Doctrine of Res Sub Judice and Res Judicata are two of these concepts covered in this article.

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Fatwa : Meaning, Legality & Examples

When the writer Salman Rushdie was attacked, many people immediately recalled the fatwa calling on all Muslims to take his life, wherein the Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran’s Supreme Leader at that time, accused Rushdie’s 1988 novel, “The Satanic Verses,” of insulting Islam & blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.

Search Results: supreme court

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 Implemented in India

Supreme Court Ends Immunity For Lawmakers Taking Bribes-to-Vote

Top 5 Opportunities & Events for Law Student/Grad in March 2024

Why is The Places of Worship Act 1991 the Most Controversial Law in India?

Judgement on Electoral Bonds Scheme 2024

Gyanvapi Mosque Case Explained

Supreme Court’s Top 10 Judgements of 2023

NJAC Case: Understanding Justice Chelameswar’s Dissent

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict of Supreme Court: Highlights, Timeline

Supreme Court launches "Handbook to combat Gender Stereotypes" from the Law

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370: Live Updates

Overview of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Special Status of J&K - Removal of Articles 370 & 35A of Indian Constitution

Same Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Live Hearing 🔴

Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

Same Sex Marriage in India

Res Judicata and Res Sub Judice

Fatwa : Meaning, Legality & Examples

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