Acid Attack : A Heart Wrenching Crime
SECTION: 326A & 326B WHEN: Added in 2013 (Amendment act, 2013) on recommendation of Justice Verma committee. Along with this certain amendments has also been made in CrPC & Evidence through amendment act, 2013 which are as follows: Section 114B was added in the ‘Indian Evidence Act’ by virtue of which a person throwing or in an attempt […]
Rape Laws : Major Amendments
What is Rape? A man is said to commit “rape” if he— Penetrates his penis, to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus of a woman or makes her to do so with him or any other person; or Inserts, to any extent, any object or a part of the body, not being the […]
Types Of Rape According To Indian Penal Code, 1860
Date rape The term “date rape” is used to refer to several types of rape, broadly acquaintance rape, which is a non-domestic rape committed by someone who knows the victim. The drug facilitated sexual assault (DFSA), where the rapist intentionally drugs the victim with a date rape drug so that they are incapacitated. DFSA is when the rapist intentionally […]
Offences against women relating to Kidnapping & Abduction (I.P.C)
Here are some sections relating to what kidnapping and abduction against women tackled in India. Section 359: Kidnapping This section deals with the kinds of Kidnapping. Kidnapping from India (section 360) Whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorized to consent […]
Women! Never be afraid to raise your voice…
Remember your rights against CRIMINAL FORCE & ASSAULT So all of you know about these offences, heard of it in our day to day life but don’t know how to deal with it legally. Let’s discuss some of the legal points of these offences Here’s the glimpse of what we can do:- SECTIONS UNDER INDIAN […]
Offences Against Women
Here is the list of offences against women mentioned under Indian penal code, 1860. CHAPTER 16: 0F HURT 326A – Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid. (Punish: 10 yr – life imprisonment + fine) 326B – Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid. (Punish: 5yr – 7yr + fine) OF CRIMINAL FORCE & ASSAULT 354 – Assault […]
27 years of Ram mandir /Ayodhya dispute
27 years of Ram mandir /Ayodhya dispute As we all know about the historical landmark judgement of ram mandir dispute . Here , Let me clear some basics related to the verdict -: Name of the case – M Siddiq (D) Thr Lrs v. Mahant Suresh Das & Ors Filing of case & judgement – filed in 1885 ,judgement on 9 […]
Dishonour Of Cheque
According to Section 138 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, The dishonour of cheque is a criminal offence and is punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years or with monetary penalty (which may be twice the amount of the cheque if found guilty ) or with both. It is said that a contract has been formed between […]
Want to make a Will ! Here’s how you can make one…
What is a WILL? Legal definition-Under the Indian Succession Act 1925 Section 2(h) a Will is a legal declaration of the intention of the testator, with respect to his property which he desires to be carried into effect after his death. Meaning– Will is the best medium through which a person can ensure that his property is divided as per […]
Fundamental Duties
HOW FUNDAMENTAL DUTY MAKE AN APPEARANCE IN CONSTITUTION!! DEFINITION: The Fundamental duties defined as the moral obligations to all the citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. They are held by the Supreme Court to be obligatory for all the citizens. When the Constitution was adopted in the […]