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Doctrine of Separation of Powers

The doctrine of separation of power was formulated by Montesquieu. In simple terms, it means that the concentration of power in only one person would result into difficulty and not proper management of the functions, therefore there should be proper distribution of power among the wings, clearly mentioned as- Legislative, which is responsible for the…

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INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE ACT.

James Fitzjamen Stephan is the father of Evidence act. The word Evidence has been derived from the Latin word “Evidere” means to show clearly/ to discover/ to prove. Evidence act is also know as “LEX FORI” which is law of the land or law of the place. This is important for both civil as well…

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GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE UNDER HINDU LAW

Divorce was not a concept that existed in ancient times. Marriage was regarded as a sacred notion to them. Manu believes that a husband and wife cannot be separated and that their marital bond cannot be destroyed. Later, the concept of divorce entered the scene and became entrenched as a custom for ending a marriage.…

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OVERVIEW OF HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

Marriage has been considered as the greatest and the most important of all the social institutions. For the Hindus, it is considered as a means to lay the foundation for building up the family which is the basic unit of any society. Since marriage holds such a great significance in the society, it is necessary…

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Marital Rape

Rape is an offence worse than murder as it is an assassination of a woman’s dignity which she is destined to suffer throughout her life. Of late, a specific form of rape called as marital rape, is being recognised as a heinous crime in the western world. Marital rape occurs when women’s bodies are outraged,…

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Dowry in India

A dowry is a payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride’s family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage. Dowry contrasts with the related concepts of bride price and dower. While bride price or bride service is a payment by the groom, or his family, to the bride, or her family, dowry is the wealth transferred…

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JAJMANI SYSTEM AND ITS DECLINE

The “Jajmani System” is one of the forms of trade that has been prevalent in India for a long time. The Jajmani method is a system controlled by connections based on reciprocity in village interaction relationships. It was an occupational labour division involving a system of role-relationships that allowed villagers to be self-sufficient for the…

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