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Section 354 IPC: Laws against Sexual Harassment & Acts outraging modesty of a woman

Section 354 tackles the grave issue of outraging the modesty of women, bringing to justice those who dare to assault or use criminal force against them. Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is a vital provision that addresses the issue of outraging the modesty of women. It is a powerful weapon in the fight against assault and criminal force inflicted upon women.

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Section 125 CrPC: Can males claim maintenance?

Maintenance laws play a crucial role in providing financial assistance and ensuring social welfare for individuals who are unable to sustain themselves. In India, these laws are designed to protect the rights of vulnerable individuals, such as wives, children, and parents, and provide them with the necessary means to meet their basic needs. However, do men in India fall into that category of vulnerable individuals? Let's delve into a thought-provoking blog.

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Yogi Adityanath: The monk who changed the fate of UP

Uttar Pradesh holds immense significance due to its rich culture, heritage, and historical significance. The soil of Uttar Pradesh is soaked in blood and sweat as it has witnessed many historical events, making it a region filled with challenges and profound importance.

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Judicial Review: Can re-appreciation of evidence be done at the stage of Judicial Review?

Judicial review has been a subject of Courts since the landmark judgement of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala. But this time, the Supreme Court had to decide whether evidence could be re-appreciated in case of departmental enquiry proceedings in the appellate stage.

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Obscenity Laws in India: Meaning, Punishment & Cases

Obscenity is a contentious subject that often tests the boundaries between freedom of expression and societal morality. In India, obscenity laws play a crucial role in maintaining public order, protecting individuals from offensive content, and upholding societal values. This article delves into the concept of obscenity, explores how it is identified, examines the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and various laws, and discusses recent instances of obscenity in India.

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Citizenship Act of India: Meaning, Controversies and Cases

The citizenship law in India has been controversial and debated in recent years, particularly due to the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in December 2019. The CAA introduced amendments to the existing citizenship law and sparked widespread protests and concerns.

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Legal events & judgments of May 2023

Welcome to our Monthly Legal Updates, where we provide you with a concise overview of the most significant legal developments in India from the past month.

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Legislature v. Judiciary: Which is more powerful?

Let us take you back to the 6th Standard, when we all learned about the three branches of the Government: the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. The Legislature makes the law, the Executive implements it, and the Judiciary interprets it. If you are wondering why we are suddenly teaching you 'civics', please bear with us; we have an explanation!

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Unlawful Assembly: Meaning and Provision

The more, the merrier is not always the case, especially in unlawful assembly. Be it the recent riots in Manipur or the dreadful time of COVID, when many people gather together, it’s not always a party!

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DPSP: What is the precedence of DPSP over FR?

The government launched Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to provide elementary education to children, MGNREGA employs rural households, and National Health Mission provides universal access to healthcare services. So, what are these? DPSP in real life wherein the government takes all policies or initiatives for its people. These policies can be brought & implemented only because of the concept of DPSP under the Indian Constitution in Part IV.

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Difference between Kidnapping and Abduction

Kidnapping and abduction are standard plot devices in Indian television serials, often used to create dramatic tension & suspense. These plotlines usually depict power, control, and victimisation, like in "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", "Ishq Mein Marjawan", "Crime Patrol", etc.

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Human Trafficking in India: Know the Laws

Human trafficking is not only a serious concern in India, but it’s a global problem, with millions of people affected every year. However, due to the nature of this crime, it gets difficult to estimate the number of cases in each country accurately. Some of the countries with the highest reported cases of human trafficking are China, Russia, North Korea, Sudan etc.

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Sex workers rights in India: Is prostitution legal?

Despite the hush-hush around this topic, sex work has never been illegal in India. Yes, some related activities are prohibited, like running and managing a brothel. Still, the practice of engaging in sexual activity in return for payment, per se, is not a crime. If you have watched the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi, you might be aware of the struggles of sex workers in India, especially regarding their human rights.

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Anti Defection Law: Is it applicable on Shiv Sena?

Today, the Supreme Court of India (May 11th, 2023) delivered a significant judgment relating to the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra. Since 2019, this politically active State has been in the news after Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress (INC) formed an unlikely alliance called Maha Vikas Aghadi.

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Delhi Govt vs. Lieutenant Governor: Everything you need to know

Delhi, the heart of India, has always been at the centre of India's political and administrative discourse as the governance structure of Delhi has been in a long-standing tussle between the Delhi Government- National Capital Territory (NCT) and the Lieutenant Governor (LG), leading to a complex legal battle. The question of power division between the elected government and the Delhi LG was first settled by the Supreme Court in 2018, where the Court ruled in favour of the Government of Delhi.

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Section 144 CrPC: Meaning and Cases

Section 144 CrPC has been widely covered in news channels and media outlets ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is usually invoked to deal with cases of violence or the spread of disease in a particular area disturbing public peace. However, apart from these, Section 144 CrPC has also been used in certain unusual situations.

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Vishaka Guidelines: Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH), 2013

Bhanwari Devi was a poor rural woman working under the Women Development Programme who raised her voice against child marriage culture and enraged the feudal patriarchs. Consequently, in September 1992, she was brutally gang-raped by five men.

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Manipur Violence: Clash between the Tribes

Manipur is facing large-scale violence in many areas that the state had to deploy its Army overnight and impose shoot-at-sight order to contain such violence. This clash broke out between the tribals and the majority Meiteis community, displacing over 9,000 people for safety purposes. The clash is majorly between- Imphal Valley-based Meiteis & the hill-based Kukis due to the demand for a Scheduled Tribe status for Meiteis & the eviction drive by the Manipur government to clear the reserve forests occupied by illegal immigrants in hill-based areas.

Posts Tagged: criminal law

Section 354 IPC: Laws against Sexual Harassment & Acts outraging modesty of a woman

Section 125 CrPC: Can males claim maintenance?

Yogi Adityanath: The monk who changed the fate of UP

Judicial Review: Can re-appreciation of evidence be done at the stage of Judicial Review?

Obscenity Laws in India: Meaning, Punishment & Cases

Citizenship Act of India: Meaning, Controversies and Cases

Legal events & judgments of May 2023

Legislature v. Judiciary: Which is more powerful?

Unlawful Assembly: Meaning and Provision

DPSP: What is the precedence of DPSP over FR?

Difference between Kidnapping and Abduction

Human Trafficking in India: Know the Laws

Sex workers rights in India: Is prostitution legal?

Anti Defection Law: Is it applicable on Shiv Sena?

Delhi Govt vs. Lieutenant Governor: Everything you need to know

Section 144 CrPC: Meaning and Cases

Vishaka Guidelines: Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH), 2013

Manipur Violence: Clash between the Tribes

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