ATTEMPT AND ABETMENT TO SUICIDE

This article is authored by Pankhuri Pankaj, a 2nd year student pursuing her BA-LLB  degree from Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies. She is currently interning with Lexpeeps. This article summarises certain key provisions of “attempt to suicide and abetment to suicide” under the Indian Penal Code and is qualified in its entirety by reference toRead More

AN OVERVIEW OF DEFAMATION

INTRODUCTION Every man has the right to uphold his reputation inviolately. The right to reputation is recognized as an intrinsic personal right of any citizen as part of the right to personal security. The term defamation means an intended false communication, written or spoken, denting the reputation of an individual by diminishing the respect, esteemRead More

The Doctrine of Basic Structure | A detailed Analysis

This article has been written by Yash Dodani, a second-year student at NALSAR University. He has provided a detailed analysis of the basic structure doctrine and the final word on it. INTRODUCTION The Constitution of India has given powers to Parliament and the State Governments to make laws in their respective jurisdictions. However, the law-makingRead More

AN OVERVIEW ON TEST IDENTIFICATION PARADE

In Criminal trials, the most important step to follow as soon as the accused is arrested is confirming whether the accused is really the ‘accused’ as far as the crime scene is concerned.
Test identification parade is an effective tool in the investigation and with the correct procedure, it can be made admissible as evidence in the courts (corroborative evidence), the purpose is mainly to test and improve the credibility of existing substantial evidence in the case.

Analysing the Legality of Lockdown

The lockdown began as an initiative to counteract the Corona Virus which was named as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Before the lockdown, the prime minister imposed a Janta curfew on the country where people were restricted from coming out of their homes and which gave a flavour of how the next few months will turn out to be. In this article, we are going to be examining the legality of imposing a lockdown.

STRICT LIABILITY VERSUS ABSOLUTE LIABILITY

The rule of a Strict liability provides that if there is any commercial activity which can prove to be harmful; the same should not be carried on. The liability arises even when all necessary and essential precautions are being taken in order to prevent the damage.

Judicial Separation and Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

When the parties to the marriage want to live separate from each other legally, despite being legally married. They file a plea under section – 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act by which they can formalize a de facto separation while remaining legally married.