Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan – Case Explained
2024-04-19
Read about Vishaka vs the State of Rajasthan, which is a landmark judgement in the area of workplace sexual harassment.Read…
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
2023-03-19
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows- Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.Read…
7 Categories of Crime as Per the Indian Penal Code
2022-09-19
In this IPC law note, you will learn about the seven categories of crime as per the Indian Penal Code, 1860.Read…
What Is Assault in IPC – With Essentials, Case Laws, and Punishment
2022-06-02
In this Indian Penal Code law note, we explain the meaning of assault with examples, essentials, case laws, and punishment.Read…
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
2022-04-05
1. Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of India.Read…
Legality of Child Marriage Under Indian Laws
2022-02-01
This law note tells you about the laws related to child marriage and the issues faced by the girls and boys who enter such marriage.Read…
What Is POCSO Act and What Rights It Provides to a Child
2022-01-10
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012 provides the punishment for sexual offences against children.Read…
What Is AFSPA, Demand for Its Repeal, and Constitutionality
2021-12-19
Check out the debate around the Armed Forces Special Power Act and why the people of northeast India want to repeal it.Read…
What Is Outraging a Woman’s Modesty Under Section 354 IPC?
2021-11-24
Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code deals with assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Learn more here.Read…
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Composition, Functions and Organisation
2021-10-18
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established in the year 1963. CBI is the primary investigating agency of the Indian Central Government.Read…
Most Important Legal Rights of Women in India
2021-10-11
This law article talks about the most important legal rights of women in India as guaranteed by various laws and amendments.Read…
What Are the Laws Related to Child Abuse in India?
2021-10-06
Under Indian law, there are many provisions made for the prevention of child abuse which includes: Section 315 and 316 of IPC…Read…
What Is the Legal Status of Marital Rape in India?
2021-09-21
India comes under one of 36 countries where marital rape is not criminalised. These are the four important questions to consider.Read…
What Are the Rights of Consumer in India?
2021-09-14
Learn more about the four important rights provided to all the consumers in India under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.Read…
What Are the Laws on Cyberstalking in India?
2021-09-06
In India, to deal with cyberstalking, the laws available are Section 67 & 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 354D IPC. Here is more on this topic.Read…
Rights and Safeguards of Arrested/Accused Person Under Indian Laws
2021-09-03
This law note tells you the rights and safeguards of an arrested person under the Indian Constitution and CrPC. Plus, the Supreme Court Guidelines.Read…
