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44th amendment of Indian Constitution

Just imagine India is in a national emergency, and one of your relatives is detained illegally. So, in such a case, what can you do? You can file a writ petition of habeas corpus (illegal detention) in the High Court or Supreme Court. But this was the situation during the phase between 1975-77. This phase is considered our country's darkest hours as it witnessed a constitutional crisis during the 21-month period in 1975-1977 when the country was under a state of emergency.

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Congress without Rahul Gandhi?

Rahul Gandhi, convicted of the crime of Defamation, faces disqualification from the membership of Lok Sabha. Although he attained bail, his political career has now become unpredictable. He has been sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment for the crime of Defamation. But, how are MPs disqualified from Parliamentary sessions? What’s the criterion? Hop on the blog to know the details!

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Khalistan Movement: History & Rise in India

Will it be 1984 like situation again? Are we going to see one of the biggest riots in India? India had already witnessed the gruesome riot of 1984, “The anti-Sikh riot”, followed by Indira Gandhi’s assassination. It was back then when Khalistan movement gained the limelight.

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How to prepare for LLM in Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS NET)?

School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers Masters in Law to LLB graduates in a different course structure which merges law with social sciences. The program provides for specialization in Access to Justice, a concept of Human Rights.

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Judgments of the February month 2023

There is no dull day in the Courts of India. Whether it is the Apex Court or the High Courts, a number of judgments are passed which are important for students of law, not only for academic reasons but also for a surprise question that might come your way because you are supposed to know these things. We have compiled some of the important judgments of the month of February in one place to make it easier and more accessible for you.

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Tips and Tricks to Crack CLAT UG 2024

The Common Law Admission Test, more commonly known as the CLAT exam, has gained increasing popularity among students and has seen the number of applicants going up drastically. The increasing number of applicants has meant that the exam has become more competitive than ever, requiring a well-thought-out plan. If you are planning to crack CLAT this year, we are there to assist you with our course on CLAT UG 2024. Enroll now

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Doctrines of Indian Constitution

Judicial doctrines form a significant part of the Indian constitution, which is usually considered a part of the Indian judiciary. A doctrine simply means a principle, belief, or position often held by authorities like courts, or it can be a rule, a theory or a tenet of law. There are several judicial doctrines applied under the Indian Constitution that law students find difficult to remember. So, let's wrap up every important doctrine in this article.

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CLAT 2024 Syllabus: Which subject to focus for CLAT UG exam?

One thing which lets you know what the exam is about & how you need to strategise your studies is none other than the syllabus. Good syllabus knowledge helps you strategise your study plan and time management simultaneously. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has now prescribed the CLAT 2024 syllabus for UG and PG programmes. So, stop procrastinating and start strategising your prep accordingly.

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Difference between human rights, fundamental rights & legal rights

If we ask you do you have a right to adequate housing? We presume an answer of yes, but if you are deprived of such a right, where will you go for redressal? This can be a point of discussion. The first thing you must figure out here is whether the right to adequate housing is a fundamental right, a constitutional right or a human right. So, the right to adequate housing is not explicitly considered a human right; the Indian courts have interpreted this right as part of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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Dying Declaration: Can conviction be based solely on it?

Indian Evidence Act, passed in 1872, had no clue that the world would witness great technological advancements in the future. Back then, cameras, mobile devices, the internet, etc., were unimaginable. So the law included a provision wherein anybody can record, in writing, the statement of a medically vulnerable person and get his/her thumb impression or signature. Similarly, recording a statement via gestures, signs, oral or written impressions of a victim stating the cause of his/ her death evolved to be known as a dying declaration.

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42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution

The 42nd amendment act, as alleged, was India’s Constitution or Indira’s Constitution? We are saying this because the Indira Gandhi government brought the most criticised amendment of all time, known as the “mini-constitution”, which is the 42nd amendment. Every time a constitutional amendment is introduced, it undoubtedly strengthens our Indian Constitution, but it was the first time when an amendment (42nd amendment) came up to satisfy the personal ambitions of a government leader, Indira Gandhi, and not to strengthen our Constitution and Indian democracy with few of its provisions chucked out while some still in force.

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Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

In the past year, the Supreme Court delivered many landmark decisions, paving the way for an optimistic future. While the US Supreme Court adopted a conservative approach and took away the right to abortion, our top court took a liberal approach. It extended the right to abortion to unmarried women as well. However, certain decisions were also met with criticism.

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Sedition law: What is section 124A IPC?

Kanhaiya Kumar, Aseem Trivedi, Binayak Sen, Arundhati Roy, and Owaisi are well-known for high-profile sedition charges imposed on them. Although Thomas Macaulay, who originally drafted the Indian Penal Code in 1837, included the law on sedition (Sec. 113 of the draft code), it was not inserted in the final draft of the code enacted in 1860; this omission was considered accidental. Later, in 1890, sedition was included under section 124A IPC through Special Act XVII. But, obviously, it was subjected to massive misuse.

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COVID BF.7 Variant: Centre issues guidelines

2023: New year, new beginnings, but at the same time it’s also a beginning for something else. We are talking about the emerging cases of COVID- 19 new variant. Is India ready to face the same even this time? No intention to scare you but it's time to get more cautious about the spread of this virus and strictly follow the government guidelines as Indian health authorities are actively taking measures after the severe new strain outbreak in China, Japan and the US.

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Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

What do you think can be the biggest reason that most rape victims hesitate to report rape cases? One of the biggest reasons is the two-finger test. The two-finger test refers to an invasive physical examination of a woman’s vagina to check the laxity of vaginal muscles and whether the hymen is broken or not. This is a test in which the doctor puts two fingers into the woman’s vagina, and the ease with which the doctor penetrates his fingers to locate the intact hymen.

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Strict Liability and Absolute Liability

Every person has certain legal rights, and it is the duty of other persons to respect them. Fault-based liability means the defendant violates the plaintiff’s rights. In No-Fault liability, the defendant is held liable to pay compensation even though he was not at fault. No fault liability is categorised into two parts: 1. Strict liability and 2. Absolute Liability. In this article, we will discuss strict and absolute liability in detail.

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Polygraph test: Meaning and Legality

Lie detector tests (also known as “Polygraph tests”), narcoanalysis & brain- mapping are some of the present-day revolutionary tools of forensic science that are usually proved very fruitful during police investigations. On the one hand, these methods are considered inhumane and degrading investigation tactics; on the other hand, they are also considered useful for serious or vicious crime investigations. In fact, you won’t believe but sometimes a person, while applying for a job, also undergoes a lie detector or polygraph test (say, govt. jobs with the FBI or CIA).

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Judicial Review in India

We all have heard phrases like the rule of law and separation of powers and often get confused. The rule of law means that no one is above the law, and the law is equally applicable to both the government and the citizens. To understand the separation of powers, first, you need to know that there are three organs of the law, i.e., legislative, executive and judiciary. Each organ is endowed with a certain amount of authority, which is equally distributed among them so that no one may interfere with the work of another while also maintaining a check and balance between them. Let us now understand what judicial review is, its provisions and the landmark cases.

Posts Tagged: parliament

44th amendment of Indian Constitution

Congress without Rahul Gandhi?

Khalistan Movement: History & Rise in India

How to prepare for LLM in Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS NET)?

Judgments of the February month 2023

Tips and Tricks to Crack CLAT UG 2024

Doctrines of Indian Constitution

CLAT 2024 Syllabus: Which subject to focus for CLAT UG exam?

Difference between human rights, fundamental rights & legal rights

Dying Declaration: Can conviction be based solely on it?

42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution

Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

Sedition law: What is section 124A IPC?

COVID BF.7 Variant: Centre issues guidelines

Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

Strict Liability and Absolute Liability

Polygraph test: Meaning and Legality

Judicial Review in India

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