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January 24, 2022

MONETARY RELIEF UNDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005

INTRODUCTION Since time immemorial, the patriarchal structure has been profoundly ingrained in Indian society. It is possible that this system lay the groundwork for women’s maltreatment. Domestic abuse affects women of all socioeconomic backgrounds, regardless of age, religion, caste, or status. It is a violent crime that not only impacts a person and her children,…

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RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (ARTICE 25 TO 28)

INTRODUCTIONThe right to freedom of religion is covered under article 25 to 28 of the constitution of India. The article are focused on the securing of the secularism within the constitution framework of India, as heralded the preamble.The relevant provisions concerning the right to freedom of religion are as here under reproduced:FREEDOM OF RELIGION UNDER…

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SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT

INTRODUCTIONIn 1954, the Special Marriage Act was enacted. It is the judiciary’s responsibility to ensure that both the husband and wife’s rights are maintained. The Special Marriage Act of 1954 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that provides for civil marriage between Indian citizens and Indian nationals living abroad, regardless of religion or faith…

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VALID OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE

INTRODUCTIONContract plays a very important role in our daily life. They are either oral or written agreements between two parties. Individuals, businesses, non-profits, and government entities could all be parties to a contract. The entire process of getting into a contract begins with one party making an offer, the other party accepting it, and the…

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THEORIES OF PUNISHMENT

INTRODUCTIONPunishment is the imposition of a penalty or a reprimand by the state’s judicial branch. The objective of punishment is not merely to inflict physical agony on the culprit, but also to make him recognise the seriousness of the crime he has committed and repent. When a person is subjected to some form of pain,…

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SETTLEMENT

ROLES & TECHNIQUES OF A MEDIATOR MEDIATION AND ADR Mediation is a voluntary, party-centered, and structured negotiation process in which a neutral third party assists the parties in resolving their dispute amicably through the use of specialized communication and negotiation techniques. The parties retain the right to decide whether or not to settle a dispute…

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Why is a particular law valid?

In order to understand why a particular law is considered valid, we will analyse Kelson’s basic norm concept. For example, why an arrest by a police officer is valid? It is because the code of criminal procedure which is an Indian statute confers this power on the police officer. The next question is why the…

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