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1.Which one of the following Bio Reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio Reserves? (a) Gulf of Mannar  (b) Nilgiri  (C) Nandadevi (d) Manas  Answer :D 2.Which of the Indian workers received "WHO Global Health Leaders Award 2022? (a) NDRF Workers (b) Covid-19 Health Workers/..

Introduction  The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is an act of the Parliament of India that prohibits the production, possession, sale, purchase, transportation, warehousing, use and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India. The act defines narcotic drugs as opium, coca leaves, cannabis and any mixture or preparation thereof, and ..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Sivankalai v. The State and Ors., the Madras High Court granted bail to a man accused of misbehaving with a woman belonging to the SC/ST community.  A Single Judge Bench of Justice G Ilangova observed that although the man’s conduct was not appropriate, the fact that the same was done in a drunken state is a sound ground to gr..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Nripendra Chandra Mahanta v. Smt. Pramila Mahanta, the Calcutta HC directed the District Judge, Cooch Behar to decide the application for alimony filed u/s 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act by a wife in compliance with the directions laid down by the Apec Court in Rajnesh v. Neha.  In Rajnesh v. Neha, the Supreme Court mandated that the ..

Introduction The expenditures of the proceedings and support pendente lite are discussed in Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Maintenance in this context refers to providing a dependent spouse with their basic requirements, and pendente lite is a Latin phrase that means "while an action is pending" or "while litigation continues." Therefore, it is clear..

Introduction: The purpose of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code is to give people who ignore or disregard their responsibility to care for people who are dependent on them a quick, affordable, and effective remedy. In order to attain and uphold societal balance, the section performs a social duty. It falls under Article 15 (3) as well, which is supported by Article 39. The p..

Introduction  Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of India deals with the powers of a court to issue summons or warrant for the production of a document or electronic record. According to this section, if a court is satisfied that any document produced before it is relevant, it can require the production of any other document from any person which is in his possess..

WHAT DID THE COURT SAY? In Sr. Sephy v. CBI & Ors., the Delhi HC held that the virginity test of Sister Sephy, an accused in the 1992 Sr. Abhaya murder case is unconstitutional.  A Single Judge Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma called it to be a violation of fundamental rights under Article 21 of Constitution of India.  The Ld. Court a..

WHAT DID THE COURT SAY? In Rabi Saha @ Sarkar v. State of West Bengal, the Calcutta HC held that taking off a minor victim's pants when she herself refused to do so would amount to an attempt to commit the offence of rape.  A Single Judge Bench of Justice Ananya Bandyopadhyay noted that removing the undergarment of a minor and then forcing her to lie down..

When did the Indian Penal Code receive the assent of the Governor General? 6th October 1860 Landmark judgements relating to attempt and preparation  R v. Francis (to be r/w section 511) Abhay Anand Mishra v. State of Bihar Malkiat Singh v. State of Punjab Om Prakash v. State of Punjab W..

Introduction Order XIX of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) in India lays down the provisions regarding the production of documents and affidavits in a civil lawsuit. The order governs the process of filing and serving documents and affidavits in a court of law, and the procedure for their examination and use as evidence in the case. According to Order XIX, the parties to ..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In S v. V, the Madras High Court noted that grounds for dissolution of a marriage are of continuing nature which means that a subsequent divorce petition cannot be said to be hit by res judicata. A single judge bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan held that the cause of action in the subsequent petition was different from the first one. ..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Jagrati Trade Services Pvt Ltd v. Deepak Bhargava & Ors., the Calcutta HC observed that after the 2015 Amendment Act, the powers of an Arbitrator with regards to granting interim measures u/s 17 of the of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act), are on equal footing with the Court’s power u/s 9 of the Act.  l..

Introduction  The AIBE (All India Bar Examination) is an entrance test for aspiring lawyers in India, conducted by the Bar Council of India. The test is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of candidates in various subjects relevant to the practice of law. The subjects covered in the AIBE include the Constitution of India, Contract and Torts, Criminal Law, International ..

WHAT DID THE SC SAY? In Maharashtra State Financial Corporation Ex-Employees Association & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., the Supreme Court held that those employees who retired under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) are not at pari passu with those who retired after achieving the age of superannuation in the context of pay revision. A Division Bench com..