KEY TAKEAWAYS The concept of a Live-in relationship is not, accepted by the majority of people and is still taboo in Indian society. Before 2018, domestic cohabitation of a married or unmarried man with a married woman constituted a criminal offense ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..