Why in news? A plea (or Petition) has been filed by a married same-sex couple, in which one of them is an Overseas Citizen of India and his partner a United States citizen. The spouse is applying for Overseas Citizen of India status, but fears that his application as well as the request for the…
Given a chance, none of us would hesitate to write down a list of problems we have in our lives. Someone like me would find it easy to list things I’m not happy with in my life. I can make a list of things that didn’t go my way, things that haven’t yet happened to…
According to data from the National Crime Registry of India, India has the highest number of deaths from dowry in the world. In 2012, 8,233 people died from dowry in India, which means that one bride was cremated every 90 minutes, or the dowry problem caused 1.4 deaths within 90 minutes, i.e., 100,000 women in…
Accepting things is so important for oneself. Accepting people the way they are without being judgemental about others. This not only leads to self-prace but also it makes the other person feel good. Only by this way others will be able to be confident in what they are. Let others feel the way they are,…
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. INTRODUCTION: Mental health is more than the absence of mental diseases; it is a vital component of overall well-being. It is the foundation for an individual’s well-being and productive functioning. It covers mental health, mental problem prevention, treatment, and…
Introduction On 6th October 1860, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was drafted on the recommendation of first law commission of India under the chairmanship of Thomas Babington Macaulay. It came into force in British India. Section 375 of IPC exempts Sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under eighteen…
In India, the marital custom of dowry is widely spread. dowry is the exchange of wealth from the girl’s side to the husband’s side. It incorporates garments, machines, vehicles, property, adornments, cash, furniture and so on Generally, there have been numerous explanations behind the foundation of this procedure. It was a kind of legacy for…
INTRODUCTION: Domestic violence in India can be any form of abuse perpetrated by a biological related, however, it is most commonly perpetrated by male members of a woman’s family or relations. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a worldwide problem. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual…
COERCION According to section 15 of the Indian Contract Act; An agreement the consent to which is caused by coercion is voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. Coercion under this section is defined as; The committing or threatening to commit any act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code (XLV…
India’s parliament passed a bill to ensure transgender rights, yet the new law is lacking on a few fronts. Trans activists and united basic liberties bunches have scrutinized the different trans rights bills since the first was presented in 2016. Eventually, administrators neglected to consider the worries the activists raised. Thus, India’s new law will…
