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Mere Abuse In A Filthy Language Does Not Attract Offence Of Criminal Intimidation U/s 506 IPC: SC

First and foremost, it must be said that the Supreme Court just recently on April 26, 2019 has in a notable judgment titled Vikram Johar v The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr in Criminal Appeal No. 759 of 2019 (arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 4820/2017) has sought to send a loud and clear message that mere act of abusing a person in filthy language does not satisfy th..

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Here's why I have full faith in CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Even if God himself appears before me and says anything against this incumbent CJI Ranjan Gogoi, I will say pointblank that, 'You are God and can never speak lies. But I consider this CJI Ranjan Gogoi as one who can never do anything wrong. If you say anything against me I will immediately believe it. If you say anything against anyone else I will certainly believ..

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Effect of non-disclosure

Accepting the Life Insurance Corporation of India's contention in the judgment of the case - Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Manish Gupta, a division bench of the Supreme Court consisting of Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and Justice Hemant Gupta have upheld on April 15, 2019, that as the documentary material indicates that there was a clear failure ..

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Land and Land Revenue

INTRODUCTION Land Revenue Codes It is a basic source of sustenance of life for all creatures on earth. Let us gratefully respect it and resolve ourselves to enhance its sanctity and ..

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Woman Driven Out Of Matrimonial House Can File Case Where She Has Taken Shelter: SC

Leaving not even an iota of doubt, the Supreme Court just recently on April 9, 2019 in a latest case titled Rupali Devi v State of Uttar Pradesh in Criminal Appeal No. 71 of 2012 with Criminal Appeal No. 619 of 2019 [Arising out of SLP (Cri.) No. 5695/2010], Criminal Appeal No. 620 of 2019 [Arising out of SLP (Cri.) No. 8246/2010], Criminal Appeal No. 621 of 2019 (Ar..

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State Can Impose Restrictions To Consider Remission Claims: SC

It must be remarked right at the start that the Supreme Court most recently on April 22, 2019 in a landmark and laudable judgment titled State of Rajasthan and others v. Mukesh Sharma in Civil Appeal No(s). 3086 of 2016 along with others has upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 8(2)(i) of the Rajasthan Prisons (Shortening of Sentences) Rules, 2006. It minced no..

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SC Slaps Fine Of Rs 20 Lakh On West Bengal Government For Blocking Release Of Film And Condemned Growing Intolerance To Dissent And Curbing Of Artistic Freedom

In a major and significant development with far reaching consequences, the Supreme Court on April 11, 2019 has in a latest, landmark and extremely laudable judgment titled Indibility Creative Pvt Ltd & Ors v. Got of West Bengal & Ors in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 306 of 2019 has minced no words to express its extreme concern over growing intolerance to dissent..

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The doctrine of lifting the corporate veil and the judicial trend in determining the criminal liability of corporations

The most fundamental Principle of Company Law is corporate personality. It is on this quintessential and elemental principle that makes a company an entity that is entirely distinct from its shareholders, promoters, directors etc. Thus, when a company is incorporated, a legal entity gets created, which is separate from its members, employees, shareholders, directors, ..

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The Hart-Fuller Debate and the Indian Constitution

John Austin in his critically acclaimed work ‘Lectures on Jurisprudence or the Philosophy of Law’ remarked, "The existence of law is one thing; its merit or demerit is another." The debate on the validity of any law based on its moral content is a long-drawn and never-ending one. ..

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Agricultural Income in India: Questions & Answers

Agricultural income in India is categorised as a source of income and includes: income from sources that comprise agricultural land, income from buildings on or related to an agricultural land and commercial produce from an agricultural land./..

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Who will Judge the Judges?

A special feature on the controversial allegations against the CJI Amidst the political din in the wake of elections and several high-profile cases lugging before the apex court, things seem to be getting murkier by the day. The allegations: On Friday, Apri..

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Sex After Obtaining Consent By False Promise To Marry Is Rape: SC

It is significant to note that the Supreme Court most recently on April 9, 2019 has very strongly and sternly reiterated in a latest, landmark and laudable judgment titled Anurag Soni v. State of Chhattisgarh in Criminal Appeal No. 629 of 2019 (Arising out of SLP(Criminal) No. 618/2019) has reiterated in no uncertain terms that the consent for sexual intercourse obta..

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Gender & Power in Video Games: Questions on Social Control

I. Abstract Most people can relate to videogames, having been gamers themselves at some point of time, or just passive observers. However, the influential aspect of these videogames is often ignored by the individual and the society. This paper seeks to examine the social consequences of game play, and how they..

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Profession tax on housing societies

SUBJECT only to State of Maharashtra, under the "Profession Tax Act" and statutorily applicable without any exceptions to "Cooperative Housing Societies", registered under the "Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. WHO IS LIABLE: ..

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Top 4 Savings Plans This Year to Achieve Your Financial Goals In 2025

What do you want to accomplish in the next 5-6 years? Travel to Europe with your best buddy? Park the latest car in your garage? Buy your dream home? Or start saving to send your child to the top-most university? Whatever you wish for, one thing is clear: to reach these milestones you need to set clear financial goals. And interest..

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