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Adultery: A Human Perspective on Loyalty, Privacy, and Punishment in Marriages

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In cases of adultery, the law expects parties to remain loyal and maintain fidelity throughout, and also identifies the adulterer as the culprit. This expectation by law is a command that gets ...

Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Indian Courts

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As an outcome of the widespread distribution of digital technology in the modern world, the inclusion of electronic evidence in judicial procedures has evolved into an essential component. The ...

The Human Side of Capital Punishment: Perspectives from India and Beyond

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The foundation of all penalties is the same idea: that misconduct always has to have a consequence. The punishment is being meted out for two key reasons. One is the conviction that someone who...

Trial In Absentia Of Accused Under The Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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The principle of natural justice encompassed in the Latin maxim 'Audi alteram partem' means no one should be condemned unheard. During hearing of the case accused is to be given opportunity of ...

Marital Rape in India: Legal Perspectives and Shadows Unveiled

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The word "rape" comes from the Latin "rapere," which means "to steal or carry off," referring to the common practice of ancient Romans who abducted brides from neighbouring tribes. Because rape...

Manipulation of Viscera Report in Poisoning Death Cases

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Determinations from postmortem investigations are essential in order to grant closure to families and friends of the deceased, as well as help facilitate subsequent legal proceedings. Criminal ...

Unveiling the Silent Tragedy: Understanding and Combating Child Abuse

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Child abuse is a harrowing reality that often lurks in the shadows of society, inflicting irreparable harm on its youngest victims. From physical violence to emotional trauma, sexual exploitatio...

PMLA: Balancing Crime Prevention with Civil Liberties

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The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in 2002 as a crucial legal tool to combat money laundering and related offences in India. Its primary objective is to detect, investiga...

Misuse of Gender Laws: The Imperative of Gender Neutrality in Indian Legal Fr...

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Women-centric laws in India were enacted with the noble goal of empowering and protecting women from various types of discrimination, abuse, and injustice. Women's rights and independence have ...

Exploring Externment Proceedings under the Bombay Police Act, 1951

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Externment is a mechanism aimed at prohibiting an individual from accessing a specific area for a defined duration owing to their potential to disturb the peace and order of that locality due t...