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POSH Act, Challenges, Implementation, Procedure to Complaint

Context: More than half — 16 — of India’s 30 national sports federations lack an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), mandatory under the 2013 PoSH Act, as highlighted in the Mary Kom-led government committee's report. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join...

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Background, Objective and Provision

After heated debates and careful consideration, the Lok Sabha on the 20th December 2023 (thirteenth day of the winter session) passed three crucial criminal law bills: The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, aiming to modernize the Indian Penal Code, The Bharatiya...

Anti–Defection Law Analysis, Key Aspects, Challenges

Context: India’s anti-defection law has been unable to fulfil its original objective. Politicians are exploiting loopholes in the act to switch parties without consequences, leading to unstable governments. Anti-Defection Law: An Overview Defection: Defined “To abandon a position or association,...

Making India an Arbitration Hub, Methods, Types, Challenges

Context: SC ruled unstamped contracts enforceable in arbitration, easing delays and upholding minimal court intervention. Judgements by Supreme Court on Arbitration Judgement of five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (N Global Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. vs. Indon Unique Flame Ltd.): They...

Anti-Terror Laws In India, Evolution, Application, Issues and Concerns

Context: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's judgement on journalist Fahad Shah's case raises critical questions about the application of India's UAPA in matters concerning personal freedom and legal rights. Evolution of Anti-Terror Laws In India The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...

List of Important Articles of Indian Constitution

Important Articles of Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution is a comprehensive document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of governance for the country. It encompasses a wide range of articles, each addressing a specific aspect of the political, legal,...

Difference Between Bail, Parole and Furlough, Explanation

Context: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda walked out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on a 21-day furlough. What is furlough? Furlough is a temporary release from prison for a specific purpose, such as attending a family funeral...

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO Act)

The POCSO Act was passed by the Parliament in 2012 to protect minors from crimes like child pornography, sexual assault, and harassment. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is its POCSO full form. Under the Ministry of Women and...

Judicial Activism, meaning, definition, examples, and Indian perspective

Judicial activism is a term that often sparks intense debates and discussions in legal and political circles. It refers to a proactive role taken by judges in interpreting and applying the law, often going beyond the literal interpretation of statutes...

Berubari Case 1960, Summary, Preamble, Landmark Judgement

Berubari Case 1960 The Berubari Case of 1960 was a landmark case in the history of the Indian Constitution. In the Berubari Union Case, the President consulted with the Supreme Court of India regarding the Nehru-Noon Agreement that was signed...