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November 18, 2021

Cruelty as a Ground for Divorce

In section 13(1) of the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act of 1976, “cruelty” was included as a reason for divorce (ia). The term “cruelty” is not defined in the Act, and it was previously not a basis for judicial separation. Cruelty can take the form of either physical or emotional abuse. Cruelty to one’s body will…

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Can India Get Rid Of Corruption?

There is an all pervading corruption in our socio-economic and political structure and this has not spared even our own family life- such is the rotten state of India. A degrading value system as advocated by the followers of power mongers distances us from the power of our sense of duty, morality and honesty against…

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HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illnessthat negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a lossof interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional andphysical problems and can decrease…

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Elements of crime

Criminologist Paul Tappan defines crime as “an intentional act or omission in violation of criminal law …, committed without defence or justification, and sanctioned by the state as a felony or misdemeanour.” It is an act punished by the state and is harmful to other persons of society. There are four elements of the crime…

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DOCTRINE OF ECLIPSE

IntroductionThe doctrine of eclipse is based on the principle that a law which violates FundamentalRights is not nullity or void ab initio but becomes only unenforceable, i.e., remains in amoribund condition. “It is over-shadowed by the fundamental rights and remains dormant;but it is not dead.” Such laws are not wiped out entirely from the statute…

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        STRIKES

                                                       (I)     Strike    Sec 2(q)  Strike means a cessation of work by a body of persons employed in any industry acting in combination, or a concerted refusal, or a refusal under a common understanding, of any number of persons who are or have been so employed to continue to work or  to accept employment;…

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