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January 2, 2022

Nature of Indian Federalism

Federalism is division of power within an institution. It is a form of government, where power is distributed equally among all the other governmental bodies instead of placing power only in the hands of central government. In India, federalism describes the relationship between the States and the Union. In other words, we can say that…

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Dowry under Dowry Prevention Act, 1961

The dowry is an ancient tradition found across cultures, religions, and time periods. It is not certain where dowries originated, but the custom takes place in wedding ceremonies even today. History And meaning of  Dowry A dowry is a gift of considerable monetary value given from either the bride or groom to their future spouse…

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Eggshell Skull Theory

Introduction Eggshell skull theory is a legal doctrine used in common law. It is also known as thin skull rule or talem qualem rule. This doctrine is used in some tort law systems, it is sometimes also used in criminal law system. The eggshell skull rule gets its name from a common example often used…

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Article 13: Scope and interpretation

“Law and order are the medicine of body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”                                                                                                                          -B.R Ambedkar Fundamental rights are an integral feature of the Indian constitution. It seeks to protect certain basic rights of Indian citizens. Article 13[1] of the Indian constitution upholds the validity and supremacy of…

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The power of owning your identity.

Self-determination is a value judgment based on one’s inner values, and human inner values are associated with the identity that “this is me.” To be identified and feel pride in one’s identity, it is necessary to self proclaim the same. In the first place, when we decide by ourselves, the “self” is formed in the society…

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Music: The voice of the past.

Without exception, different human cultures can produce some form of music. However, there seems to be a big difference between these music cultures. From Italian opera to Croatian klapa to Tuva guttural singing, the various rhythms, melody, dynamics and harmony, etc., highlight the different civilizations around the world. Creative diversity. Just like language, music is ubiquitous in humans,…

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Validity of prenuptial agreements in India

A prenuptial agreement or also commonly known as a prenup is a contract that a prospective bride and groom or civil union between people who intend to marry enter into. The contract may contain various terms relating to different aspects of the relationship, however, it is most widely used for the setting down agreements regarding…

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