Adultery in India – Meaning, Punishment and Recent Decision
2021-09-18
Adultery under section 497 IPC, is an offence committed against the husband because a wife can’t be punished for the offence of adultery under this section.KEEP READING
Object, Nature and Scope of CrPC
2021-09-14
Code of Criminal Procedure is an essential act, and many ask what is the scope, nature, and object of CRPC. Here is the precise answer.KEEP READING
Muslim Marriage and Nikah Halala in India
2021-09-13
Nikah Halala is practised in different parts of India, deteriorating the honour of women. Quran nowhere sanctions the Halala of a woman.KEEP READING
Art of Cross-Examination in Court
2021-08-18
Some Effective Tips for Cross-Examination
1. Please keep it simple.
2. Keep it short.
3. Only ask questions that help you.
4. Avoid open-ended questions.
5. You should know when to quit.
6. Build perfect timings for a sensible move.KEEP READING
Can a Person Be Punished for Violating Home Quarantine?
2021-07-25
If the government’s order is not followed or disobeyed, then the person may be punished as per section 188 of IPC.KEEP READING
What Is Suit of Civil Nature in Civil Procedure Code, 1908
2021-07-10
In the suit, if the principal question relates to the determination of a civil right, then the suit is of a civil nature.KEEP READING
Composition and Functions of the Finance Commission
2021-07-06
Finance Commission is a constitutional body. Article 280 of the Constitution of India provides for Finance Commission. The president constitutes it after every five years.
Historically there was a provision that within two years after the commencement of the constitution, the Finance Commission must get established and after that every five years.KEEP READING
Sale Explained – Section 54 Transfer of Property Act
2021-07-05
For understanding the term sale, you must know its essentials. They are:
1. Sale is a transfer of ownership from one person to other. One person transfers his title to another.
2. It is transferred in consideration for a price. Here, price means money and not any other valuable thing. Please note that, if in consideration, instead of money, a thing is given, then it is not sale but exchange.
3. The price may be paid or promised to be paid on a certain date or part-paid and part-promised.KEEP READING
High Court – Composition, Judges, Jurisdiction, and Powers
2021-07-04
A state’s High Court is the highest appellate authority in that state. It enjoys many powers like:
1. Original jurisdiction
2. Writ jurisdiction
3. Appellate jurisdiction
4. Supervisory jurisdiction
5. A court of record
6. Power of judicial reviewKEEP READING
Haryana Judiciary – Syllabus, Tips, Vacancies, and Exam Date
2021-07-03
Haryana Judiciary Preliminary exam shall be of 500 marks. 1 question carries 4 marks. A negative marking of 0.80 marks for every wrong answer.KEEP READING
Non Legal Ways to Fix and Save a Broken Marriage
2021-06-10
A few alternatives to legal remedies that can save a marriage from falling apart are-
1. Mediation
Meditation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which aims to assist two or more persons involved in a dispute in reaching a mutual agreement. The content of that agreement is decided by the parties themselves rather than accepting something imposed by a third party.KEEP READING
National Human Rights Commission – Composition and Function
2021-06-02
Being human, there are certain rights like the right to life, right to dignity, right to livelihood, and many others. Human rights are moral rights. They are universal rights. It is observed that the rights don’t serve the purpose unless they are protected. For the protection of human rights, there have been conventions, summits, and formation of commissions.
This is the reason for the creation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC).KEEP READING
What is Dower or Mahr in Muslim Law
2021-05-18
Dower or Mahr is a sum of money that a husband pays to his wife on marriage. According to Mulla, “It is an obligation imposed upon the husband as a mark of respect to the wife.”
The concept of Dower worked as a sense of security to the wife. If in case husband abandons the wife or compels her to move out, the amount of Dower becomes the source of her livelihood.KEEP READING
Understanding Section 34 and Section 149 of IPC
2021-05-17
Section 34 and 149 of Indian Penal Code are substantive in nature as they do not provide any punishment. Which one is graver? Section 302/34 or 302/149?KEEP READING
What Is Natural Justice, Its Principles, Prerequisites, and Exception
2021-05-06
Natural justice is also known as universal justice, substantial justice, or fair play in action. It is an essential concept of divine law, which is based on the law of equity.
Its importance can be assumed to be reflected in every statute or enactment by promoting equity among parties, which means equal treatment and opportunity.KEEP READING
5 Differences Between Relevancy and Admissibility
2021-05-05
The rules related to relevancy are given under section 5 to 55 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The rules related to admissibility are covered in the latter part of the Evidence Act, that is after section 56.
Relevancy admires what seems to be logical and probable.
Whereas admissibility strictly follows the rules of law. Anything can’t be admitted merely because it appears to be logical.KEEP READING
