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The Prohibition Of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021

srishti jain 25 June 2021 at 13:40

KEY TAKEAWAYS The term 'love jihad' refers to an alleged attempt by Muslim men to convert Hindu women under the guise of love. In 2009, alleged conversions in Kerala and Karnataka brought the concept to the attention of the Indian public. The

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Impact Of Covid-19 On Educational Sector

srishti jain 24 June 2021 at 13:59

KEY TAKEAWAYS CBSE cancelled examinations of secondary and higher secondary schools. It has divided the marks’ evaluation process into two components, theory and practical. The students who wish to take the CBSE board examination physically can

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Gujarat Liquor Prohibition Challenged: Invoking The Right To Privacy

Ashutosh Singh Rana 23 June 2021 at 12:27

Key Takeaways• A petition was filed in the Gujarat High Court which challenged the prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the state of Gujarat.• The petition was filed on the grounds of 'manifest arbitrarines

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Laws related to Prison in India

Ashutosh Singh Rana 23 June 2021 at 12:27

Key Takeaways• The laws relating to prison are often neglected in India.• There is a lack of stringent legislation for prisoners who despite the wrongdoings they have committed, still deserve basic human rights.• Criminals can only be

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Maintenance To Live-In Partners

Saura Patil 23 June 2021 at 12:27

KEY TAKEAWAYS According to a 2018 Supreme Court judgment, live-in partners can claim maintenance in case of estrangement. In the landmark case of Indra Sarma vs. V. K. V. Sarma, the Hon’ble Apex Court held that a woman in a live-in relationship

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SC Guidelines Concerning Criminal Cases Pending Against Legislators

Saura Patil 23 June 2021 at 12:27

KEY TAKEAWAYS In the landmark case of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay & Ors. Vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court laid down directions to the subordinate court for the speedy deliverance of justice concerning criminal cases against the legislators. It gi

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Protection Against Misconduct By Advocates: Everything You Need To Know

srishti jain 23 June 2021 at 12:27

KEY TAKEAWAYS The parliament in 1961 enacted the Advocates Act to amend laws relating to the legal practitioner and to constitute State Bar Council and All India Bar Council. The Bar Council of India is authorized under Section 49 (1) (c) of the Advo

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Madras HC: Criminal Contempt Initiated Against Advocate For Sharing ‘Derogatory’ Whatsapp Audio Messages Against Judge

Brinda Kundu 22 June 2021 at 13:14

KEY TAKEAWAYS Criminal contempt proceedings have been initiated by the Madras High Court against an advocate who had shared WhatsApp audio messages regarding a judge that were derogatory in nature. Justice M Dhandapani had taken note of the messages

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Extent Of Freedom Of Speech With Respect To Religious Sentiments

Brinda Kundu 22 June 2021 at 11:32

KEY TAKEAWAYS A case was filed against Kamal Haasan for causing hurt to religious feelings due to a comment made that hurt the feelings of Hindus. The comment was made during an interview when Haasan was asked about the violence faced by women. Haasa

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Forfeiture And Non-Forfeiture Clause Under Insurance Law: Everything You Need To Know

srishti jain 19 June 2021 at 15:05

KEY TAKEAWAYS Insurance is also known as an indemnity contract, in which the insurer indemnifies the loss experienced as a result of the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event, depending on the contingency. In India, IRDAI is legally bound to prov

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