However, the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, which deals with arrests, does not define ‘Arrest’. When a person is arrested, he or she is placed into the custody of a legal authority. The individual is then asked to respond to the charges leveled against him, and he is held to prevent further criminal activity. Sometimes …
Splitting and carving out new states is usual in India, but converting the status of a former state to a Union Territory is a novelty. The removal of the aforementioned provision has long been in the BJP Party’s manifesto, but the abrupt decision surprised both political analysts and opposing parties. Though the bill won near-unanimous …
Abortion is lawful in India under certain circumstances, according to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act ,1971. This statute authorizes registered medical practitioners to conduct abortions in circumstances when continuing the pregnancy endangers the woman’s bodily or mental health, or if the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. In 2021, the MTP …
The hijab, a Muslim women’s covering, has sparked discussions around the world, including in India. It’s more than just a piece of fabric; it represents tradition, modern life, and identity. The term “hijab” derives from Arabic and means covering. While some argue that it is a religious duty, cultural and historical contexts impact interpretations. Two …
Iranian law strongly advises women to wear hijabs or headscarves with their ordinary attire. Anyone who does not follow this has recently been detained, warned, or harshly punished. Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old adolescent, was arrested for violating Iranian women’s clothing laws. On the third day of her incarceration, the guards discovered her dead, igniting the …
The Energy Conservation Act of 2001 (“The Act”) was created to promote energy efficiency and conservation, as well as matters related to and/or ancillary thereto. The modified Act regulates the use of energy by equipment, appliances, vehicles, vessels, industrial units, structures, or institutions that use, generate, transfer, or supply energy. With a special focus on …
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) provides a legal framework, although it is not legally binding. It is a system of standard laws governing inheritance, marriage, adoption, succession, and divorce that apply to all citizens, regardless of religion, community, race, gender, or caste. The Indian constitution establishes the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as guiding principles for …
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The Supreme Court’s Collegium System is led by the Chief Justice of India and includes four other senior justices. The current Chief Justice and two other senior judges lead a High Court collegium on the court. Higher-level judges are recruited solely through the collegium system, with the government having no participation after the collegium has …
The CAA was approved to confer Indian citizenship to unauthorized immigrants who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. The Act was enacted for the immigration of six different religions from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. Any individual who has resided in India for the last 12 …
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The Blue Economy is a new concept that advocates for the sustainable use, innovation, and stewardship of our ocean and its valuable ‘blue’ resources. In the classic ‘business-as-usual’ strategy, governments have historically expanded their ocean-based economies by exploiting maritime and marine resources such as shipping, commercial fishing, and oil, gas, and mineral extraction. However, the …
