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History of Juvenile Justice in India

As per the NCRB, last year, minors in the country committed a total of 30,555 crimes; Delhi is 6th on the list, with over 2,340 cases involving minors. In 2020, the cases registered against minors exceeded 2,643.

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Law of Torts (Part 1): Definition And Characteristics of Torts

During British rule in India, the British brought in their own rules and regulations to manage justice in India. The English law of torts has a great influence over the Indian law of torts, even though it was changed to fit Indian laws.

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5 Rights Against Police You Should Know

No matter how law-abiding citizens we are, encounters with the police are something most of us experience at least once in our lives. These encounters can be scary, but it's super important to know and stand up for our rights when dealing with them.

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Common Tenants’ Rights in India: What Every Renter Should Know!

Recently, the way people live in cities in India has changed a lot. More jobs and a desire for a better lifestyle have made people relocate to cities, leading to a rise in the landlord-tenant relationship dynamic.

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Right Against Climate Change is now Part of Fundamental Rights

When discussing the Indian Constitution, the spotlight often falls on its six fundamental rights. Among these, Article 21, the Right to Life, stands out as the 'heart of fundamental rights'. Over time, the Supreme Court has broadened the scope of Article 21 through its judgments, including other aspects such as the Right to Clean Air, the Right to Livelihood, and more.

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IPR Protections: Before and After Launching the Startup

Nike, the famous footwear brand, lost a legal case against the small clothing business for its iconic slogan of 1988, "Just Do It". How? In 1980, a small business in the U.S. trademarked this phrase for use in clothing. Nike did nothing to protect its own intellectual property rights, ultimately resulting in Nike losing its trademark in the U.S.

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Why were 30 Crore Voters Missing in the 2019 Elections?

India has many voters, approximately 94 crores this year, but many didn't vote in the last Lok Sabha Election of 2019. This made the Election Commission of India (ECI) work harder to get them to vote. ECI wants to increase the voter turnout to 75% this year. They noticed that many urban people, young voters, and migrants didn't vote last time, about 30 crore of them.

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Article 21 of the Constitution

Article 21 is the soul of the Indian Constitution. It contains an ocean of rights. The Supreme Court of India has given it a living body by expanding its scope and ambit. This makes the Article a complete theory to be researched.

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Sex Workers, Prostitution and Grey Areas in India

Sex workers face continuous brutality, violence from clients and banishment from every community activity and even their own family. The recent release of the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi, which revolves around the life of a sex worker turned campaigner, has once again brought the topic into the spotlight.

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What are election laws & how are elections held in India?

India holds the world's largest election with over 96 Crore voters that's more than the population of all European countries combined!

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Hijab Controversy Explained

You might have heard about the recent controversy regarding the hijab ban, but before getting into it we must understand that the word hijab is not defined anywhere in the Quran. It only talks about a partition or curtain and is to be used by the wife of prophets. They were supposed to be covered not just in their garments but also in the space that they occupy. Numerous girls across different States are protesting the hijab ban.

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Right against Sexual Harassment –A Fundamental Right

According to the recent report of the National Crime Records Bureau on Crime in India, there were 17,003 total reported cases of sexual harassment in the year 2020. Despite the pandemic and with most people working from home, still, 485 incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace were reported. Further, a study shows that male suicides are 4 times more than female suicides at a workplace. Thus, any person can be subjected to this shameful act, as it is not just a crime against the body, but it is a crime against the soul.

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Is Abortion Legal in India?

Abortion is among the few matters which have been inculcated in discussions among both national and international organisations. The whole saga revolves around the dilemma of whether the right to termination of pregnancy of a woman supersedes the right to life of an unborn foetus or child. The right to life has been recognised as a very crucial aspect of the Indian Constitution as per the provisions of Article 21.

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Is there a Fundamental Right to Drink Liquor?

Liquor is an inseparable part of the vast majority in India. Consumption of liquor amounted to 5.4 billion liters in 2016 which was expected to go up to 6.5 billion liters by 2020. It is a matter of lifestyle and choice for individuals, irrespective of the fact if it's a healthy choice or not. This leads to a question in any common citizen's mind about whether he has the fundamental right to consume liquor or not and whether the State Government absolutely banning liquor in their territory is backed by authority and justification or not.

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Laws Relating to Protection of Animal Rights in India

Human beings often forget that the pain and feelings that the animals have are the same feelings that humans face when they are subjected to the same level of cruelty, abuse and torture. In India, animals are treated as a commodity. Every day, countless dogs, monkeys and other animals are burned, buried, cut open, poisoned, starved and drugged all over the country for economic reasons, convenience and other old habits. It is high time we ask ourselves- Do we have any right to imprison and harm other sentient beings?

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Do you lose the Right to Privacy when you Die?

From ‘Right to equality’ to ‘Right to Constitutional remedies’. The constitution has provided us with all the rights to safeguard us from the arbitrary actions of different organs of the state. These rights not only let us enjoy our lives thoroughly without any kind of interference, but also establish a stability in the society we live in. But there is one aspect of all these rights, that all of us often ignore, and that is, what all rights would remain with us when all of us would be dead.

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The year to end child labour

When we think of our childhood, the memories are usually associated with learning, going to school and living a carefree life. But, in India, due to the high levels of unemployment and poverty, a significant number of kids are being forced to work in harsh conditions, which is sometimes a threat to their life. Even when child labour laws exist, they are often violated as many state governments allocate very few resources to enforce child labour laws.

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Social Media Sites vs Government of India

The New IT Rules and The Controversy with the Social Media Sites.

History of Juvenile Justice in India

Law of Torts (Part 1): Definition And Characteristics of Torts

5 Rights Against Police You Should Know

Common Tenants’ Rights in India: What Every Renter Should Know!

Right Against Climate Change is now Part of Fundamental Rights

IPR Protections: Before and After Launching the Startup

Why were 30 Crore Voters Missing in the 2019 Elections?

Article 21 of the Constitution

Sex Workers, Prostitution and Grey Areas in India

What are election laws & how are elections held in India?

Hijab Controversy Explained

Right against Sexual Harassment –A Fundamental Right

Is Abortion Legal in India?

Is there a Fundamental Right to Drink Liquor?

Laws Relating to Protection of Animal Rights in India

Do you lose the Right to Privacy when you Die?

The year to end child labour

Social Media Sites vs Government of India

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