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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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Operation Blue Star: The True Story

Despite the emergency of 1975 and Operation Blue Star in 1984, PM Indira Gandhi had been immensely popular amongst the masses. One known fact about her is that portions of the Akal Takht complex in Golden Temple were destroyed as she nodded her head to conduct one of the biggest operations in history, 'Operation Blue Star', which caused serious consequences and casualties in Punjab. This attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar by the Indian Army in June 1984 left the Sikh temple heavily damaged, making her unpopular among Sikhs.

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How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?

2022 has been the year of change for the Supreme Court as it saw three different Chief Justices filling the office in one single year that is, CJI NV Ramana, CJI UU Lalit & CJI DY Chandrachud. Before independence, the first Chief Justice of India was Mr Sir Maurice Gwyer. He took charge from 1 October 1937 till 25 April 1943. Then, Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania became the first Indian Chief Justice of India. But who is eligible to become the Chief Justice of India?

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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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The revolt of 1857: First war of Independence

The revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny, was the first-ever fight for independence by the Indians. A landmark event in Indian history that marked the defeat of the East India Company and the rule of the Crown of England. Of course, it cannot be summed up briefly as there is a hell lot to know about such a war. So, do not miss anything here. People usually tend to discuss the failures of this revolt, but it also marked a milestone towards Hindu- Muslim unity. Therefore, let's touch on this aspect as well in this article.

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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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Caveat under section 148-A of CPC

For instance, let's say Mr Tunak has land he wants to develop and receives permission from the town. Tunak wants to put up a house there. Tunak's neighbour, Mr Taara, disagrees with his choice, claiming that he owns a piece of the property where the work would be done. What can Mr Tunak do?

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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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Special Leave Petition (SLP)

For one or more reasons, a special leave petition (SLP) has always been in the news, thereby making it significant for competitive exams. Suppose you are asked why this SLP is so important, then remember, it will only be because it gives extraordinary powers to the Supreme Court of India as it can only be filed there. The Supreme Court, under Article 136 (SLP), has extraordinary jurisdiction wherein special leave can be granted by it to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in India with no limits or restrictions.

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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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MC Mehta v. Union of India : The Oleum Gas leak case

An incident which brought back the horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy, a disaster in which a large number of people, including both working people and the public, were affected in just one year of the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 and which became a significant example of how the courts must deal with companies responsible for environmental disasters. We are talking about the Oleum gas leak case. The similarity of this MC Mehta Oleum gas leak case with the Bhopal Gas Tragedy was one of the greatest reasons for its awareness & significance.

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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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Bhopal Gas Tragedy

In the history of the world, this incident was considered one of the worst industrial disaster. On that tragic night, thousands of people lost their lives, and many are still suffering now. Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leakage from the Union Carbide India Ltd (UCIL) facility was to blame for the event. This article will discuss about the details about the December 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy are covered in this article. It includes everything, from the incident to how it affected people and the environment. Let’s get started!

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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.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's what happened?

Operation Blue Star: The True Story

How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?

Hierarchy of Courts in India

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

The revolt of 1857: First war of Independence

Section 506 IPC- All about criminal intimidation

Caveat under section 148-A of CPC

Everything about Section 376 IPC

Special Leave Petition (SLP)

Section 420 IPC: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

Section 34 IPC: Meaning, Need, Punishment, Differences

Congress President Election 2022: Mallikarjun Kharge Elected

MC Mehta v. Union of India : The Oleum Gas leak case

Cannibalism in India: The Kerala Human Sacrifice case

List of Prime Ministers of India

Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Mulayam Singh Yadav: His journey and obituary

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