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April 14, 2023

Dacoity
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This article has been written by Ms. Akanksha Choudhary, a 3rd year BA.LLB (Hons.) Student from CMR University, School of Legal Studies, Bengaluru. INTRODUCTION According to the Oxford Dictionary, Dacoity means –A brutal heist is committed by an armed group. The only difference between robbery and dacoity is the quantity of criminals. Dacoity is the…

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Vicarious Liability under IPC
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Introduction The notion of vicarious responsibility holds one person accountable for the wrongdoing of another. Joint responsibility is another term for the idea of vicarious liability. Both civil and criminal law can impose vicarious responsibility. Only when there is a legal relationship between the two parties, or when the parties are somehow related, can such…

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Censorship Mandates: for better or for Worse
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This article has been written by Ms. Indrakshi Chaku, an upcoming law student Introduction Censorship is defined as the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are deemed to be offensive. In India censorship is directly and indirectly governed by various acts like Cable televisions act, cinematography act, 1952, Indian penal code, Code of criminal…

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Offences against Human Body – Honour Killing
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This article has been written by Ms. Nandhini Sasikumar, a 3rd year of BA LLB Student from The Central Law College, Salem. INTRODUCTION:      Honor is the most cherished value in the India sub-continental patriarchal families irrespective of the caste, of the caste, regional and religious identities. Families gain and lose honor through money, power and…

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Judicial Review
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Introduction “Law is very important in today’s society. People have given up their rights and decided to enter into an agreement with the government in exchange for protection against wrongdoing. Hobbes’ Social Contract Theory is known for this. Without justice, the law can become arbitrary and be misapplied during this phase of Rule of Law.…

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Merger: A Boon or Bane for companies?
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This article has been written by Ms. Aarsha Prem, a 5th year LL.B. student from CLS GIBS college. What is a Merger? Companies utilise mergers as a strategy to grow their operations, frequently with the goal of improving long-term profitability. Mergers typically take place in a consensual setting (with consent of both parties). Mergers can…

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