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July 27, 2021

MEDIA LAWS: part I

The Indian perspective and its system of Parliamentary form of Democracy, it is true that, the Press and media is free but subject to certain reasonable restrictions imposed by the Constitution of India, 1950, as amended (“Constitution”). Before the impact of globalization was felt, the mass media was wholly controlled by the government(parliament), which let…

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Child Labor

Child labor refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that avoids children from their childhood, ability to attend school, and is mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful. Such exploitation is prohibited by legislation worldwide and they do not consider all the works done by a child as child labor. Some of…

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Vicarious Liability

Vicarious LiabilityGenerally, a person is liable for his own wrongful acts and one does not incur any liability for the acts done by others. In certain cases, however, vicarious liability, that is the liability of one person for the act of another person, may arise. In order that the liability of A for the act…

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TRESPASS TO LAND

Trespass to land means interference with the possession of land without lawful justification. In trespass, the interference with the possession is direct and through some tangible object. Trespass is actionable per se and the plaintiff need not prove any damage for an action of trespass.To constitute the wrong of trespass neither force, nor unlawful intention,…

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BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY

On the night of December 2, 1984, chemical, methyl isocyanate (MIC) spilt out from Union Carbide India Ltd’s (UCIL’s) pesticide factory turned the city of Bhopal into a colossal gas chamber. It was India’s first major industrial disaster. At least 30 tonnes of methyl isocyanate gas killed more than 15,000 people and affected over 600,000…

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THIRD WAVE : INEVITABLE OR NOT?

People were running out of beds in hospitals just a few months ago, and now they’re running out of rooms in hill stations. With all of this irresponsibility on the part of our people, the third wave of Covid-19 infection in our country is unavoidable. There will, of course, be a third Covid 19 wave.…

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Injuria SINE DAMNO DAMNUM SINE INJURIA

There are two kinds of torts:Those torts which are actionable per se- actionable without the proof of any damage or loss. (Injuria Sine Damno).Torts which are actionable only on proof of damage caused by an act.(Damnum Sine Injuria) INJURIA SINE DAMNOIt means Injury without damage or it means an infringement of an absolute private right…

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Gender inequality in India

Gender equality refers to any type of discrimination and inequality that individuals face due to their gender identity. Many middle eastern countries, including India face the problems caused due to gender equality. Discrimination exists because of cultural differences, geographical differences, and gender inequality. Gender is a concern that is prevalent in the entire world. Even…

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laws related to prostitution in india

Prostitution, the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity, in general with someone who is not a spouse or a friend, in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables. Prostitutes may be female or male or transgender, and prostitution may entail heterosexual or homosexual activity, but historically most prostitutes have been women and most clients men. It…

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