INTRODUCTION Human life is one of a kind and we must strive to preserve the sanctity of our fellow sentient beings. Basic human dignity and values must be respected and safeguarded. Law is a reflection of the values we hold near and dear to us. It is, therefore, no surprise that numerous legislations discuss aspects…
Before 1955, getting a divorce as a Hindu was not always simple. Because the marriage was seen as a religious union in Hinduism. The parliament resolved to create laws pertaining to the Hindu in light of different stigmas in social life of the Hindu. However, doing so was a challenging undertaking. The lawful marriage between…
INTRODUCTION The offence of criminal breach of trust, as defined under section 405 of IPC, is similar to the offence of embezzlement defined under English Law. Section 405 suggests that the gist of the offence of criminal breach of trust is ‘dishonest misappropriation’ or ‘conversion to own use’ another’s property, which is nothing but the…
MEANING OF MEDIA LAWS AND ETHICS MEDIA LAW Media law is the body of law that regulates the production and use of media and keeps a check on what can be published and broadcasted. Media law is applied to variety of media types, including broadcast television, internet, print media, film, music, advertising etc. MEDIA ETHICS…
Introduction: Geographical Indication refers to a tag given on products possessing certain qualities, characteristics, reputation attributable to its geographical origin. These tags help to identify and differentiate products having unique characteristics or geographic roots. There needs to be a definite connection between the product and the place of origin of that product. GI tags can…
INTRODUCTION – The Protection of Plant Varieties and farmers right Act 2001 was enacted in India to protect the new plant Varieties . Rules for the same were notified in 2003. The Act has now come into force . The protection of plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority has been set up and is responsible…
By CS Shirish Bhootra 2022-08-27 Introduction : Fundamental rights are provided under part III of the Constitution of India which was adopted on 26th November 1949 but came into effect on 26th January 1950. These Fundamental rights provide a guarantee that every citizen of this nation can live a life of peace and harmony throughout the territory…
In section 306 of the Indian Penal Court, abetment of suicide is if any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description of a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine. In other words, someone who abets others…
Introduction: A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a name or sign which is given on products having a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation of that region. The geographic origin can be a town or a particular region of a country. The use of a geographical indication acts as a certification which…
INTRODUCTION The offence of criminal misappropriation of property is an offence against property. In criminal misappropriation, criminal refers to something related to an act that is wrong or crime or something prohibited by law. And Misappropriation refers to the unfair taking of another person’s belongings for one’s own use. Thus, criminal misappropriation is the dishonest conversion of another’s…
