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Is Weed Legal in India: Cannabis Law

Bhang, Ganja, Weed, Charas, stuff, etc., are all popular nomenclatures of cannabis in India. Being an adult or a teenager (not to forget, even kids these days), you all may be familiar with this stuff used for ‘smoking’ or drunk as ‘Thandai’ during Holi. Cannabis has been a part of our country, especially in the Hindu religion. The plant is referred to as a “weed” because it can grow by itself in the wild, mostly in Indian soil. So, in India, the NDPS Act, 1985 governing the legality or illegality of cannabis prohibits consuming its flowers, fruits, or resins but allows the harvest and consumption of its leaves which is why bhang is legal in India as it is made of its leaves, it would still be legal if an occasional flower or a bud, get into the mix.

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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.

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Capital Punishment in India: Laws and Cases

India is a country that believes in the reformative theory of law, where the principle' innocent until proven guilty is followed. The death penalty is the highest degree of punishment awarded to any convicted person. Thus, awarding the death sentence is not a common phenomenon in India. In India, there were 144 total death sentences awarded in 2021.

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Theories and types of punishment in India

Humans have always been capable of dreaming brutal ways to punish alleged witches, offenders, etc. Even the penal system in ancient India had also been very ruthless. So, it would not be wrong to say that for ages, extremely violent and brutal methods of execution and punishments have come and gone in the entire world; few of these included pushing off the cliff, being crushed by an elephant, boiling method, blood eagle, and whatnot.

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Historical Chronology AD, BC, BCE, CE: Definition, History, Difference

While studying history, we often wondered what the terms AD (Anno Domini, which means “Year of our Lord”), BC (Before Christ), BCE(Before Common Era), and CE (Common Era) mean. What are these terms, and what is the difference between them?

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Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud: Most popular Judge & his landmark cases

Justice DY Chandrachud is considered one of the most hailed and progressive voices in the Supreme Court. During his service in the Supreme Court, he has been on the highest number of Constitution Benches (five judges or more), which have been constituted to hear matters on constitutional questions. He has delivered various judgments on Indian constitutional law, human rights, gender justice, public interest litigation, commercial law, and criminal law.

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Gyanvapi Mosque Case: What Places of Worship Act says?

Land disputes have been one of the fieriest issues in India; whether be it the Ram Janmabhoomi Babri- Masjid case or the Gyanvapi Mosque case, the common link between these major land disputes demanding construction or demolition of mosques or temples has been the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This legislation has usually been controversial since its promulgation mainly due to the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992 that led to communal violence in India and now in the Gyanvapi Mosque case known to have been created by Aurangzeb after the demolition of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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Euthanasia in India: Is right to die with dignity legal?

In layman's terms, the right to die implies a person’s right to end his/her life. In contrast, in a legal sense, it means a doctor, when allowed by law, to end a person’s life by painless means, as long as the person and their family agree. It is also called aid in dying law, death with dignity law, or assisted suicide. On the other hand, the constitution of India provides article 21, which is known as the heart of the constitution. It is a fundamental right that protects life and personal liberty and states that a human being is entitled to make any decision relating to their life. This article will focus on major judgments and arguments on whether the right to die is discrepant from the right to life or it is included under the article 21 itself.

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List of Extinct animals in India

Extinction of a particular animal or plant species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species alive anywhere in the world, or the species has died out, and endangered species on the other hand, are animals and plants considered to be in danger of extinction. A species may be listed as endangered at the state, federal, and international levels. The endangered species list is managed nationally under the Endangered Species Act.

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Bail and Arrest: Everything you need to know

Arrest and bail are the two important concepts in Criminal Law. An arrest is made as a preventive measure to bring the accused into lawful custody and to avoid any hindrances in the investigation during the trial. Bail is considered a matter of right, and refusal of bail restricts personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

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Does India have any national language?

India is a diverse land composed of individuals from different communities, backgrounds, religions, etc. What we eat and how we speak varies from region to region. We Indians often seek symbols and objects that unite us in this diversity. The national anthem, the national animal, and the national flower are relevant examples. It is famously said that the language changes every few kilometres in India, like water. Thus, unlike other national symbols, choosing a "national language" for India was challenging and witnessed violence and heated debate.

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Chola Dynasty: The story behind Ponniyin Selvan

India, archaeologically has been considered an acreage of great empires, diverse cultures, and different civilizations. While Maurya, Gupta, and Mughals are renowned, many empires are still unknown to us. When the North Indian polity was engaged in a threefold conflict in the ninth century, Palas, Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas fought for control over Kannauj, with no clear victor. The Cholas prevailed in similar conflicts that also took place under the Pallava, Pandya, and Chola dynasties.

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Free-Press; More like Caged-Press!

“The media, like anything else, can be bought. Everything, it seems, has its price. Even the free press.”

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Is beef banned in India?

The term "Beef" refers to dairy cattle's meat, particularly skeletal muscle. People have been eating beef for ages, and India consumes the third-most meat globally, contributing 25% to global meat output. The United States, Brazil, and China are the top three beef consumers globally.

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Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96, What happens next?

Elizabeth II or Elizabeth Alexandra Mary the queen of the United Kingdom (from 1952 to 2022) “officially Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith” was born on April 21, 1926, in London Eng. and died on September 08, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scot.

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POCSO Act: Landmark Cases and amendment

As much as it is depressing to see the increase in the number of sexual assault cases against children in India, the stronger the need is felt to deliver justice to the victims at the earliest. In our country, the legislation governing sexual offenses with children is the POCSO Act which provides stringent punishment for the offenders. As per the government report, around 23% of girls in India are sexually abused or harassed before 18 years of age. In most cases, the parents do not complain because the abuser is known to them.

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Road Safety Laws and Increase in the no. of accidents

India has the second largest road network in the world and accounts for 10% of all road deaths globally. The laws governing traffic on the roads are regulated under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, an Act passed by the Indian Parliament, which came into force on 1 July 1989 and applied to the whole of India. Violations and accidents are obvious facts. India has enacted this law since 1914, but the threat of driving is still there, and victims are considering the adequacy of the law to limit the threat. There are various key statements reflected on concerns about road safety issues; road accidents, traffic jams, road rage, underage driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol are some of the key issues to ponder in today's situations. Driving sensibly is a legal, social and ethical responsibility but is rarely seen. Failing to do so by vehicle owners, insurers, and others is irresponsible not only a legal battle but also immense pain and suffering for the company. victims and their family members suffer for the rest of their lives.

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EWS Reservation: Know Everything About it

The central government amended the Constitution of India to provide 10% reservation in education and government jobs in India for a section of the general category candidates. This article briefly mentions what is the EWS reservation, its eligibility criteria, how you can get an EWS certificate, and the supreme court’s view on EWS reservations.

Posts Tagged: current affair

Is Weed Legal in India: Cannabis Law

Voyeurism as a crime: Section 354C IPC

Capital Punishment in India: Laws and Cases

Theories and types of punishment in India

Historical Chronology AD, BC, BCE, CE: Definition, History, Difference

Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud: Most popular Judge & his landmark cases

Gyanvapi Mosque Case: What Places of Worship Act says?

Euthanasia in India: Is right to die with dignity legal?

List of Extinct animals in India

Bail and Arrest: Everything you need to know

Does India have any national language?

Chola Dynasty: The story behind Ponniyin Selvan

Free-Press; More like Caged-Press!

Is beef banned in India?

Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96, What happens next?

POCSO Act: Landmark Cases and amendment

Road Safety Laws and Increase in the no. of accidents

EWS Reservation: Know Everything About it

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