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KEY TAKEAWAYS The origins of the “Insanity defence” trace back centuries, with legal precedents such as “The McNaughten Rule of 1843” in England.  Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) establishes the insanity defence, affirming that if a person, due to a mental unsoundness, cannot comprehend the nature or..

Key Takeaways Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act is a comprehensive process designed to balance the interests of urban development with the rights and welfare of affected individuals.  It mandates the issuance of notifications, outlines provisions for negotiation and settlement of compensation and emphasises fair and just compensa..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Menstruation benefit bill Women sexual reproductive and menstrual right bill Right to menstrual hygiene and paid leave bill Parliamentary debate and Supreme Court’s opinion Critical and comparative Analysis of Paid Menstrual Leave INTRODUCTION: A workplace policy that acknowledges ..

INTRODUCTION Labor law, also known as employment law, is a vast body of laws, administrative regulations and legal precedents which focus upon the legal rights, restrictions on working people and their organization.  Labor laws mediate various aspects of pre-existing relationships between trade unions, employees, and employers. Labor laws are significant for providing..

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Doctrine of Frustration is rooted in the legal principle summarized by the Latin maxim “Les Non-Cogit Ad Impossibilia”, which asserts that the law cannot compel individuals to perform impossible tasks. This principle acknowledges the limitations imposed by external circumstances beyond the parties' control.  The Indian Contra..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Section 397 - 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) grants both the ‘Sessions and High Court’ concurrent powers for revision.  Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) grants the High Court the power of revision in civil matters, allowing it to oversee and correct decisions made by subordinate courts.  ..

INTRODUCTION Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legal provision instituted in the year 1983, serves as a bulwark of protection for marries women, shielding them from the malicious acts of cruelty perpetrated by their husband or his kin. It was  enacted, along with Section 304B (on dowry deaths), to combat the rising threat of dowry-related violence against married w..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Insight on the concept of Condonation of Delay as an exception to The Limitation Act, 1963. Section 5 The Limitation Act, 1963 Essential features, conditions and exceptions and principles of the Condonation of Delay INTRODUCTION The Limitation Act, 1963, of which the conception of Condonation of Delay is an e..

Introduction As our able readers might be aware, how significant space the Cyber World has created in our lives, due to which since the past decade Cyber Crimes have also tremendously increased in India. The Information and Technology Act, of 2000 specifically deals with the provisions to curb, prevent, and stop the increasing rate of cybercrimes also ensur..

It is in the fitness of things that while pulling aside the curtains on the looming question on whether the accused is entitled to pre-hearing before lodging of FIR, the Chhattisgarh High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled Dr RP Dwivedi vs State of Chhattisgarh in CRMP No. 1725 of 2023 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2024:CGHC:15496 that was reserved on 13..

Have you ever thought about all the legal hoops and safety measures that electricians need to jump over to ensure you can safely flip on a light switch or charge your smartphone? That's because behind the scenes there lies a vivid tapestry of regulations and safety standards designed to keep people and property safe from electrical hazards. National Electrical Code Importance/h2..

Starting your own company is an exciting journey but involves many critical decisions. You may wonder if you should operate independently as a sole proprietor, partner up informally, or go all in with a formal corporation. If you're feeling overwhelmed by these options, take a closer look at a limited liability corporation (LLC). With a flexible a href="https://www.forbes.com/advis..

INTRODUCTION:- The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) are two major milestones in data protection and privacy legislation. The GDPR, which came into force in May 2018, is a universal and cross-border data privacy legal framework that applies to all member-states within the EU and the Europea..

Q1. According to _____ of interpretation, the meaning of a word is to be judged by the company it keeps. (a) Mischief rule (b) Golden rule (c) Noscitur a sociis (d) Primary rule Ans: (c) Explanation: According to Lord Macmillan, the doctrine 'Noscitur a soctis' implies that the meaning of a word shall be judg..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction to Interpretation to Statute Need for Interpretation of Statute Primary and Secondary rules of interpretation of Statute Internal and external aids to Interpretation of Statute  INTRODUCTION: The core of our legal system is the interpretation of statutes. This is the procedure for..