What Are the Changes Made By the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act of 2021?
2023-03-19
This article discusses the changes made in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971 due to the Amendment Act of 2021.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
Amendment to Increase the Legal Age of Marriage for Women in India
2022-07-02
Increasing women’s marital age is a progressive step, but it does need an effective implementation mechanism. Here’s a law article about it.KEEP READING
What Is the Roe vs Wade Case? Explained in Easy Words
2022-06-28
This law article deals with the facts, arguments, and decisions of the Roe vs Wade case, which is a leading case related to abortion.KEEP READING
Is an Unmarried Woman Legally Allowed To Have an Abortion in India?
2022-06-27
Due to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, now an unmarried woman can also seek abortion on the grounds of contraceptive failure.KEEP READING
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
2022-04-05
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (Act number 28 of 1961) An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement. Section 2. Definition of “dowry”. Section 3. PenaltyKEEP READING
Young Persons Harmful Publications Act, 1956
2022-04-03
1. Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956. Here’s the full Bare Act.KEEP READING
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
2022-04-01
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 An Act to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows- Section 1. ShortKEEP READING
History and Development of Juvenile Justice System in India
2022-03-19
This article throws light on the juvenile justice system in India, its history, development and current position in the world view.KEEP READING
Why Marital Rape Should Be Criminalised and Why It Shouldn’t
2022-03-08
Marital rape refers to any sexual act by the husband without the wife’s consent. This article tells you why it should be criminalised and why it shouldn’t.KEEP READING
Women Land Rights – Laws, Lack of Rights, and More
2022-02-03
This law note tells you about the land rights of women and the reason behind the lack of women’s land rights in detail.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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…KEEP READING
