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Sahara Scam: The Sahara India Money Refund Portal Launched

Good News Alert! Millions of people who were left in a state of uncertainty when Sahara was disbanded for illicit activities and scamming millions, can now take a sigh of relief as the government, on 18th July 2023, launched the CRCS Sahara refund portal, which attempts to return money of 1 Crore 7 lakhs investor's wealth duped by Sahara. Now, what was this scam? who is entitled to claim the money? Where can we claim our money?

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Sarla Mudgal Case: Is Bigamy an Offence?

Imagine when kings used to marry to spread their kingdoms all over the country or had a backup queen in case one was infertile. This practice took an all-new face in modern India when men, to solemnise a second marriage without dissolving their first, get their religion converted into Islam, which is known as bigamy.

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Special Status of J&K - Removal of Articles 370 & 35A of Indian Constitution

Abrogating Article 370 was no easy feat; the Indian government had to master "Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed" to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The process required collective efforts of various stakeholders, including legal experts, advocates, govt. leaders and parliamentarians.

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Journey of a Bill: How a law is made?

Whether you are driving or just walking or sitting on your couch scrolling through your social media accounts, the one thing common in all of this is that law always governs you. There is hardly anything which is not governed by law. In India, the legislative journey from an idea to a full-fledged law in India is a testament to the country's commitment to democratic decision-making & the rule of law.

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History of Manipur: Resilience and Revolution of Northeastern Jewel

Nestled in the Northeastern region of India, Manipur stands as a land steeped in history and vibrant cultural heritage. The recent outbreak of violence in Manipur has left the state bleeding showing no signs of abating. This issue can be traced back to the demand by the Meitei community to be included in the Scheduled Tribes (STs) list of the state.

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Articles 341 & 342 of Indian Constitution: How are SC/ ST decided in India?

Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are two categories of historically disadvantaged groups in India brought to address social discrimination and provide affirmative action measures for their empowerment. In our Indian Constitution, Article 341 & 342 pertains to the provision for Scheduled Castes (SC and Scheduled Tribes (ST) respectively). It states that the President has the power to notify certain castes or tribes as SCs or STs.

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Sabarimala Case Review: A Critical Analysis

The Sabarimala temple in Kerala, India, has been at the centre of a legal and social debate surrounding the entry of women into the temple. The main issue that revolves around the shrine is regarding entry of women of menstruating age because Lord Ayappa, the deity of the temple, is believed to be celibate, and the restriction aims to uphold his Brahmacharya or celibacy

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Busting Myths around Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed code that would govern all personal laws of citizens, regardless of their religion. It has been a topic of discussion in India for many years, but there is no consensus on whether or not it should be implemented. But why is it trending in India? Because PM Modi, in his recent address in Madhya Pradesh, has vouched for the implementation of UCC as he addressed, "India cannot function efficiently with a system of separate laws for separate communities".

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Child Marriage Prohibition Act: How will UCC impact it, if implemented?

In the early 20th century, the legal age of marriage for girls was 15 years and for boys 18 years. under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929. This Act was later amended in 1978 when the marriage age for girls was increased from 15 to 18 years and for boys from 18 to 21 years. Then, in 2006, our Government enacted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, replacing the 1929 Act, to ensure that child marriage is completely eliminated from society.

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Legal events & judgments of June 2023

Welcome to the June edition of our Monthly Roundoff of Legal Events and Judgments, where we bring you a compilation of the most significant legal events and judgments in India. We aim to provide you with a concise yet comprehensive overview of the recent developments in Indian law.

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What is Right to Freedom of Religion under Indian Constitution?

Right to religion in India has always been debated due to its clash with other fundamental rights, social & political factors, legal ambiguities, etc. But one thing is clear: the right to freedom of religion holds immense importance in our country. It is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, protected under Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution, for all citizens.

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Behind Bars: Understanding the Difference between Police Custody and Judicial Custody

Custody is a legal term that refers to the physical control and supervision of a person by the authorities. In India, there are two main types of custody: Judicial Custody and Police Custody. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines custody as "the power of a police officer or a court to keep a person in lawful detention." So, let's discuss custody in detail with this article and its two major types so that you don't confuse one with another.

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Important Provisions of Consumer Protection Act

Hey there, fellow consumerist! Have you ever found yourself in a frustrating situation where you put in your hard-earned money and ended up getting a faulty product or receiving subpar services? Well, worry no more! The Consumer Protection Act is here to safeguard your rights and protect you from unfair trade practices.

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Consumer Protection Act: Things you need to know

From a small kid of 5 years who goes to buy a toffee from the nearby shop to the aged uncle who goes for regular check-ups, every single person is a consumer. While one is a consumer of goods, the other is receiving services. But is that all that makes a person a consumer?

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Governors in India: Role, Powers, List & Functions

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state appointed by the President of India for five years. Just so you remember! President of India= Governor of a state & Prime Minister of India= Chief Minister of a state. Moving on towards the powers of the Governors. He/ she enjoys executive, legislative & even the judicial powers.

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Livestock Bill 2023: Centre's draft bill raises concerns among animal lovers & activists

Animal rights activists, Right-wing groups, and Jain religious leaders have collectively stood up against the “Livestock Bill 2023”, a term much in the debate recently as it provides for the export of live animals.

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Important provisions of the IT Act 2000: Safeguarding Digital Spaces

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is a crucial legislation in India's cyber landscape. The IT Act, also known as the Cyber Law, was enacted to address the growing challenges of the digital era. It provides a legal framework to govern electronic transactions, protect digital data, and combat cybercrime.

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New Pattern of CLAT UG 2024: Cracking the Legal Reasoning Section

Another Year, Another Twist came from the Consortium of NLUs; on 15th June 2023, when a notice was issued regarding a change in the paper pattern of CLAT-UG, reducing the total no. of questions from 150 to 120. However, the format of CLAT-PG remains unchanged. The Consortium stated, "The Consortium of NLUs shall make every effort to assist candidates in preparing for CLAT 2024, and extend any support it can to make CLAT 2024 a student-friendly and accessible examination"

Posts Tagged: parliament

Sahara Scam: The Sahara India Money Refund Portal Launched

Sarla Mudgal Case: Is Bigamy an Offence?

Special Status of J&K - Removal of Articles 370 & 35A of Indian Constitution

Journey of a Bill: How a law is made?

History of Manipur: Resilience and Revolution of Northeastern Jewel

Articles 341 & 342 of Indian Constitution: How are SC/ ST decided in India?

Sabarimala Case Review: A Critical Analysis

Busting Myths around Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Child Marriage Prohibition Act: How will UCC impact it, if implemented?

Legal events & judgments of June 2023

What is Right to Freedom of Religion under Indian Constitution?

Behind Bars: Understanding the Difference between Police Custody and Judicial Custody

Important Provisions of Consumer Protection Act

Consumer Protection Act: Things you need to know

Governors in India: Role, Powers, List & Functions

Livestock Bill 2023: Centre's draft bill raises concerns among animal lovers & activists

Important provisions of the IT Act 2000: Safeguarding Digital Spaces

New Pattern of CLAT UG 2024: Cracking the Legal Reasoning Section

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