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Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

What do you think can be the biggest reason that most rape victims hesitate to report rape cases? One of the biggest reasons is the two-finger test. The two-finger test refers to an invasive physical examination of a woman’s vagina to check the laxity of vaginal muscles and whether the hymen is broken or not. This is a test in which the doctor puts two fingers into the woman’s vagina, and the ease with which the doctor penetrates his fingers to locate the intact hymen.

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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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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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INA trials: Trial of Indian National Army in Red Fort

Since the first war of independence in 1857, many wars have been fought, be it violent or non-violent, civil or military, etc., all fought with a common objective of making India a ‘free’ nation. So, not least of all, one of the most important freedom struggles was the Indian Independence Movement launched in East Asia by the late Rash Bihari Bose, which led to the formation of INA, together with the Provisional Government of Azad Hind with Cabinet Ministers and Advisers. That is:

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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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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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Political Funding: How are Political Parties funded in India?

Elections form a major part of the parliamentary democracy system in India, which cost money like hundreds of crores. Political parties run offices throughout the country, and the staff salaries, travelling expenses, etc., are all regular expenditures of political parties, including election campaigns, tours, publicity and whatnot. Not even a single time has India missed its elections, and timely elections for the Parliament and State assemblies have been held. Therefore, the government do need funds. The conventional practice of funding the political system is through cash, and the sources are anonymous or pseudonymous.

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Shayara Bano Case on Triple Talaq

TALAQ! TALAQ! TALAQ! A Muslim husband stated these three words to his wife, and their marriage ended. What about the woman and their children? Do these unilateral divorces have any validity? Don't you think the instant triple talaq practice violates the woman's fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian constitution? Well! This article discusses the Shayara Bano Case in which "instant talaq" was dealt with and argued for a long time. Let's see what happened in the case!

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What is Collegium System? Evolution of Indian Collegium System

The higher Judiciary in India is known as the WatchDog of the Constitution. Ever wondered how Judges of these constitutional machineries are appointed?

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Child Marriage in India

India is home to one out of every three child brides globally. 102 million of the 223 million child brides marry before turning 15 years old. These five states—Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh—are home to more than half of all child brides in India. The state with the most child brides, Uttar Pradesh, has 36 million. Compared to earlier generations, child marriage is a less common practice. Over the past ten years, there has been evidence of accelerated improvement. India has made significant development in comparison to other South Asian nations. This article will discuss child marriages in India and the various laws associated with them.

Posts Tagged: constitution

Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

Uniform Civil Code in India

Overview of SARFAESI Act, 2002

Strict Liability and Absolute Liability

Polygraph test: Meaning and Legality

Judicial Review in India

Jury trial in India: What is the Nanavati case?

Law of Pre-emption

INA trials: Trial of Indian National Army in Red Fort

Same Sex Marriage in India

Panchayati Raj System

Women Rights in India

Constitution Day: Know It's History and Importance

Disputed territories of India

Political Funding: How are Political Parties funded in India?

Shayara Bano Case on Triple Talaq

What is Collegium System? Evolution of Indian Collegium System

Child Marriage in India

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