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.KEEP READING
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.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
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
2022-04-04
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
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 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.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
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.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
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
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.KEEP READING
National Commission for Women and its Functions
2021-08-31
As India traditionally being a patriarchal society, women are often looked down upon. Women neither belong to the minority class nor the backward class.
There was a need with the passage of time for the formation of the statutory body for which a bill was introduced in the Parliament, namely the National Commission for Women Bill 1990, which resulted in the formation of the National Commission for Women.KEEP READING
