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Work getting in the way of pursuing an LL.M.? Not anymore!

Whether you pursue a 5-year Integrated Course or a 3-year LL.B., when you’re looking to kickstart or advance your career in the corporate or practice as an Advocate, an LL.M. is something that comes in handy. However, pursuing one while working is very difficult as there’s too much to manage between work, practice and study. So what do you do?

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Traffic Rules in India: Know it All

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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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What happens if a Cheque Bounces in India?

Most of us today have shifted to online payment modes such as UPI for making any transaction, as it is safer than carrying a lot of cash. But as the UPI transactions are restricted to a certain amount, one more method for making heavy payments is writing a cheque. So, imagine if our cheque bounces, then it can be so expensive & awkward for us.

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Mysterious deaths of Indian Leaders

The things common between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee is that they contributed significantly towards the Indian Freedom Struggle. They had a huge impact on Indian citizens, but their deaths remain a mystery as it never revealed how they died or the circumstances they died in. In this article, we are going to discuss the unsolved mystery of the deaths of these Indian Leaders. So, let’s get started!

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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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Indus Water Treaty

Even after 62 years of the agreement signed between Pakistan and India regarding the Indus Waters, a huge conflict still exists. On the one hand, Pakistan seeks ‘complete implementation’ to enforce the Indus Water Treaty. On the other hand, India is not resuming its construction work for the dam. What is the Indus River Treaty? Why Pakistan and India are unable to settle the dispute? Let’s discuss this issue in the article.

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Second battle of Tarain (1192AD): Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan

Wondering what if Prithviraj Chauhan had won the second battle against Muhammad Ghori? Then, would there have been another Islamic invasion in India? Or maybe India's demography would be different. After Mahmud of Ghazni (Ghaznavid empire), India did not face invaders for nearly 160 years! Then, in 1191 CE, a Turkish invader, Muhammad Ghori, attacked India. He was the ruler of Ghor, a small kingdom in Afghanistan. He is famous for defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain, a battle fought near Tarain (modern Taraori in Haryana, India) 1192AD between the Ghurid army against the Rajput army. This battle is also considered a major turning point in the history of Medieval India as it led to the heavy destruction of Rajput powers in Northern India and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate or the dominance of Muslim presence in India. This article discusses the major events of the second battle of Tarain, the reasons behind Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat, the causes of the aftermath, and much more. So let's get started.

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First Battle of Tarain (1191AD): The story of Prithviraj Chauhan

Char Bans Chaubi Gaj, ungal asat parman;

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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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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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Types of Government around the World

A system or group of people who rule or control a country is known as a government. Most keywords that usually describe governments are monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy, mainly of Greek or Roman origin. Therefore, these have existed for more than 2,000 years, but their usefulness has yet to be exhausted. From this, we can deduce that mankind has not altered these much since it existed. When it comes to types of government, it can be tough to classify systems in a single word as governments are ever-evolving, and national governments comprise several types.

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What is Collegium System? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Judges Case

Every week, the Supreme Court of India hears cases of national importance and sensitive legal matters. But have you ever wondered—who decides which judges will occupy these powerful seats? Who ensures that those responsible for upholding justice are impartial, competent, and fair?

Posts Tagged: current affairs

Work getting in the way of pursuing an LL.M.? Not anymore!

Traffic Rules in India: Know it All

Jury trial in India: What is the Nanavati case?

Law of Pre-emption

What happens if a Cheque Bounces in India?

Mysterious deaths of Indian Leaders

INA trials: Trial of Indian National Army in Red Fort

Indus Water Treaty

Second battle of Tarain (1192AD): Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan

First Battle of Tarain (1191AD): The story of Prithviraj Chauhan

Same Sex Marriage in India

Panchayati Raj System

Women Rights in India

Disputed territories of India

Political Funding: How are Political Parties funded in India?

Shayara Bano Case on Triple Talaq

Types of Government around the World

What is Collegium System? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Judges Case

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