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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's what happened?

Jallianwala Bagh (bagh, “garden”), close to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, is a site of one of the most barbaric massacres in world history. An incident which took thousands of life & left many people wounded is now a memorial wherein several structures like the Amar Jyoti, Martyrs’ Well, portico pillars representing the British soldiers, bullet-marked walls and statues of nationalist leaders have been preserved. It was April 13th, 1919, when around 10,000 or more people gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh; despite a ban on any sort of public assemblies to protest against the British, the crowd also constituted the pilgrims who assembled to celebrate Baisakhi.

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Hierarchy of Courts in India

India's democracy is built on a system where power is shared between three pillars: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judiciary. The legislative and executive make and enforce laws, but it's the judiciary that interprets these laws and protects citizens' rights. That's why the Judiciary is called the "Custodian of the Constitution," meaning it guards and interprets laws. When it comes to questions about whether a law is constitutional, the Judiciary has the final word.

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Battle of Plassey, 1757: Rise of the East India Company in India

The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 in the Plassey region of West Bengal. It was fought between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive & the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-daula. The French troops were also a part of this battle and fought with Siraj-ud-daula against Robert Clive (British East India Company). The battle is also very important as it was a turning point in Indian history in favour of the Britishers. So, it is said that this war led to British dominance and rule over India. Have you ever heard of the Black Hole of Calcutta, a term which we currently refer to in astrophysics? This article will discuss the background & cause of the 1757 battle, the black hole of Calcutta, and other important points concerning the Battle of Plassey. Let’s get started.

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Section 506 IPC- All about criminal intimidation

Here’s a question for you… The home of "X" was broken into by a thief who threatened to kill him and his wife if they called the police or reported the theft to them. As soon as the thief fled, they quickly contacted the police, who apprehended the offender. Can you tell us what charges would apply to “X”? Does this act amount to “Criminal Intimidation” punishable under section 506 IPC?

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Everything about Section 376 IPC

One of the most heinous crimes committed in India is rape. In India, 31,677 instances were reported in 2021, which equates to 86 cases each day on average. These, however, are the registered numbers. I bet India has two times as many alleged rape instances. Even now, some people don’t register their complaints to maintain their family’s dignity, but they should realise that it is their fundamental right to live with dignity and peace in this society. There are laws just to safeguard their rights. In this article, we are going to discuss Section 376 IPC. Let’s begin!

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Section 420 IPC: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

In India, the number 420, also known as "Char Sau bees," is frequently used to describe mischievous acts or someone as a conman. Is it as evident in law as it sounds casual?

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Section 34 IPC: Meaning, Need, Punishment, Differences

Suppose four people share a common intention to beat the person “X” as soon as he leaves from his factory. They all arrived at the location, and one person named “Y” passing through them decided to join them to beat “X”. What do you think? Which provision would apply to all of them?

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Congress President Election 2022: Mallikarjun Kharge Elected

In 24 years, this was the first time that Congress members assembled across the country to elect their first non-Gandhi president. The leadership crisis in the Congress party has generated buzz lately, & it became all set for its first competitive presidential election, choosing between senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor. Moreover, this will mark the first time since Sonia Gandhi took the reins in 1998 that someone from outside the family will take charge as the party’s President, founded in 1885.

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Cannibalism in India: The Kerala Human Sacrifice case

In India, few most common superstitions include a black cat crossing the road symbolizing bad luck, drinking milk after eating fish can cause skin disease and whatnot. Similarly, sacrificing human life in the name of black magic to conceive a child or get a job is one of the most dangerous superstitions prevalent in our country. In a shocking incident in Kerala, two women were allegedly killed by a couple, and their body parts were chopped as part of black magic in Elanthoor village of Pathanamthitta district. These two were lured in the name of an acting job and brutally murdered for a ritual, believing it would bring prosperity to the couple. They were not only murdered, but some of their body parts were also consumed by the couple.

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List of Prime Ministers of India

The Prime Minister of India is the head of government of the Republic of India. Even though the President of India is the constitutional, nominal, and ceremonial head of state, in ordinary parlance, the executive authority is vested in the Prime Minister and his chosen Council of Ministers. India has had 15 Prime Ministers to date (excluding the interim Prime MInisters), with Uttar Pradesh being the state which has given the most number of Prime Ministers. In this article, we shall discuss the list of Prime Ministers of India, their term, contributions and many more.

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Mulayam Singh Yadav: His journey and obituary

In the history of politics in Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati played a significant role in shaping it; with the bitter rivalry between both of them, they have always been a topic of discussion. Samajwadi party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, who served for three non-consecutive terms as CM in UP, was mourned as a mark of respect who died after a prolonged illness on 10th October 2022.

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Reservation in India: Know everything about Reservation system in detail

As soon as India gained independence, reservations were incorporated into the constitution to acknowledge the historical injustice done to members of underprivileged groups and to put policies in place to give them better access to resources and opportunities.

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Gender biased laws in India: Why are only women considered victims?

Generally, it is assumed that women can never be predators but only victims; one reason for this mentality is the definition of offences one beholds. In India, men's modesty (sexual dignity) is not recognised by criminal law because even the definitions under criminal law believe that modesty is an attribute that is only related to women. For example, Rape, as per the definition under IPC, mainly focused on penile-vaginal intercourse; however, after the 2013 criminal law amendment, penetration of any object was also included.

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Uttarakhand Resort Murder Case

Nanavati murder case, the Tandoor murder, the child killers (Renuka Shinde & Seema Gavit), the Sheena Bora murder case, and so many more, India has been witnessing bizarre and horrific events of murder since old times. Similarly, if a politician or his family member commits a crime later concealed with the help of someone in power so, nowadays, situations like these are extremely typical in India. At the very least, those granted the power to lead this country must not abuse that authority. In a recent incident, our country has again seen a heinous crime where an accused who is politically powerful near about escaped from his crime, however, the case came into the limelight, sparking a ray of hope that one-day justice will be served. At the same time, questions popped up in our minds are; whether Indian criminal laws are stringent enough to completely end these crimes, what is the punishment of murder prescribed by our criminal law and more. So, let's discuss all these in this article.

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Honour killing in India

Honor killing has been prevalent in India, especially in the North, for a long time. The term "Honor Killing or Honour Killing " refers to the homicide of a family member by other family members who believe that the victim violated community norms and has brought shame to the family. Due to this crime, many youths in India have been killed to date. It is because so-called honour killings are based on the belief that women are objects and commodities, not human beings endowed with dignity and rights.

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Stalking laws in India

Although stalking is frequently written off as simple, innocent behaviour, it can be frightening and upsetting for the victim. It is repeated and unwanted surveillance by a person or group towards another person; in a simpler sense, one can co-relate stalking to harassment and intimidation as the victim ultimately has to take the damage, relocate, change employment, and occasionally change their identity to escape the stalker.

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Eve teasing in India

Eve teasing is a serious crime, even if it's not considered as one, as it is harassment of women in public places like the workplace or streets. It can be committed with a sly whistle, casual touch, humming a suggestive song, etc. Indian criminal laws prescribe punishment for the same as it is a gendered crime against women where only men can be the perpetrator. We have also seen Indian films depicting mild teasing accompanied by a song and dance that mostly results in the female protagonist submitting to the male protagonist's advances in the end. So, many youths tend to replicate this example shown on screen in their real lives; hence referred to as the “Roadside Romeos”.

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Voyeurism as a crime: Section 354C IPC

Voyeurism is the most prevalent and potentially illegal sexual conduct. It is the practice of watching other people's sexual activities without their consent. In this type of offense, physical contact is not there, even if the sexual crime is in nature. According to the recent reports by NCRB, the total number of cases of voyeurism disposed of by Police in the year 2021 is 1403. Although these occurrences are recorded, many cases are not, either by the victims or their families. The complexity of the criminal justice system, lack of awareness of the criminal procedure, and reluctance to report sexual offenses to the police can all make victims of sexual crimes hesitant to do so. Here in this article, we’ll look into the meaning of voyeurism, various provisions rendered for voyeurism under the Indian Law System, and how a woman can deal with it.

Posts Tagged: criminal law

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's what happened?

Hierarchy of Courts in India

Battle of Plassey, 1757: Rise of the East India Company in India

Section 506 IPC- All about criminal intimidation

Everything about Section 376 IPC

Section 420 IPC: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

Section 34 IPC: Meaning, Need, Punishment, Differences

Congress President Election 2022: Mallikarjun Kharge Elected

Cannibalism in India: The Kerala Human Sacrifice case

List of Prime Ministers of India

Mulayam Singh Yadav: His journey and obituary

Reservation in India: Know everything about Reservation system in detail

Gender biased laws in India: Why are only women considered victims?

Uttarakhand Resort Murder Case

Honour killing in India

Stalking laws in India

Eve teasing in India

Voyeurism as a crime: Section 354C IPC

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