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Chicago, also renowned as the "Windy City," is the third-largest city in the United States and is located in Illinois. It is home to several significant industries, such as finance, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. Additionally, Chicago is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and world-renowned architecture. Chicago, a bustling city in Illinois, has numerous indu..

KEY TAKEAWAYS In India, same-sex marriages are currently not legal. The Indian Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in 2018, however same-sex marriages are still not recognised. Even though the Indian government has not taken any official action to recognise same-sex marriage, activists and NGOs have made some ..

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Ministry of Women and Child Development approved a bill to protect children aged under 18 from sexual assault, harassment, and pornographic offenses and established Special Courts for the trial of such offenses. Indian law deems sincere consent for consensual sex between minors, and social activists believe that most of those charged are young me..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Intellectual property rights are those rights granted to persons for their unique and intangible creations of the mind. Patent is a kind of intellectual property right that is granted for a technical invention. Section 2(1)(j) of the Patents Act, “invention” means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT  The Delhi High Court invited applications for 27 vacant posts of private secretaries. A written examination was conducted, and after the merit list was published, a few candidates applied for a re-evaluation of their answer scripts. A Special Committee was formed to decide upon matters relating to the examination. A total of 13 candidates applied for re..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Amicus curia is a legal system that has spread to systems of common law and international law, with "friends of the court" providing specialized knowledge to the court. Amici curiae are filings that offer courts unique perspectives, study policy issues, and call attention to the consequences of a court's action or inaction. They are use..

KEY TAKEAWAYS  Essentially, natural justice requires that a person be given a fair and unbiased hearing before a judgment that will hurt them is made.  The three fundamental natural justice standards that must be met in every case are appropriate notice, a fair hearing, and no bias. Hearing both sides (Audi Alteram Partem): Every party has the..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Stamp duty on arbitral awards is a sensitive issue in India, with some states demanding it while others do not. Stamp tax on arbitral awards supporters claim that it is vital to protect government income and prevent stamp duty evasion, while opponents argue that it is an unnecessary extra cost that limits the expansion of arbitration as a form of con..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT The present case is regarding whether section 52A of the Wakf Act, 1995, can be applied retrospectively to possession that has been acquired before the enactment of the act. The Kerala High Court denied the termination of criminal proceedings against the petitioner, even though the tenancy on the waqf land had ended in 2005, and there was a stay on the evicti..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT  Nasyam Jamal Saheb owned 4 acres 16 cents of land in Andhra Pradesh. After his death, the property was partitioned between his five children (Nasyam Jafar Saheb, Nasyam Dasthagiri Saheb, Nasyam Ibrahim Saheb, Sarambee, and Jainabee). Sarambee executed a registered gift deed for her eldest daughter Kareembee and gifted the remaining to her other daughter..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT Balwant Singh Khera had filed a complaint in 2009 before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate against Sukhbir Singh Badal, Parkash Singh Badal, and Daljit Singh Cheema. The criminal complaint alleged that Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had two constitutions, one submitted to the Gurdwara Election Commission (GEC) and the other to the Election Commission of Ind..

KEY TAKEAWAYS  The term 'delegated legislation' refers to the exercise of legislative power by an agent with a lesser status than or subordinate to the Legislature. Parliament's enabling or parent Act defines the framework or parameters within which delegated legislation is made. Delegated legislation includes things like rules, regulat..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT  The Delhi High Court invited applications for 27 vacant posts of private secretaries. A written examination was conducted, and after the merit list was published, a few candidates applied for a re-evaluation of their answer scripts. A Special Committee was formed to decide upon matters relating to the examination. A total of 13 candidates applied for re..

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT  The Punjab National Bank (PNB) approved a term loan to M/s Superrugs (India) Pvt. Once the loan became irregular, a recovery suit was initiated by the PNB against its guarantors and borrowers. PNB later instituted execution proceedings, and during its pendency, the Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner, District Solan, issued a notice for auction o..

Key Takeaways: Interpretation to text of Article 16 of the Constitution. Reservations in public employment. Amendments to Article 16. International Comparative Analysis. Article 16 of the Indian Constitution provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. It prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste..