Human trafficking is the use of force, deception, or coercion to gain labor or commercial sex acts. It can strike any community, with victims of every age, ethnicity, gender, or nationality. Traffickers may use the following tactics to entice victims into trafficking situations: Violence and manipulation, False claims about high-paying jobs, and Romantic relationships. The …
The NDPS Act was adopted to unify and revise narcotic drug laws, as well as to make rigorous provisions for the control and regulation of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances operations. The act forbids the creation, manufacture, cultivation, possession, sale, transportation, purchase, and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. However, as time passed and …
Effective application of solid corporate governance principles is critical for creating openness, accountability, and ethical behavior while also protecting the interests of several stakeholders, including investors, employees, consumers, and suppliers. In the arena of startups, the execution of good corporate governance practices is critical to ensuring the firm’s long-term viability and expansion, as well as …
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India is an indirect or representational democracy that practices the parliamentary form of government. The most crucial factor is voting and actively participating in the electoral process. However, it should be mentioned that, while the right to vote is essential for the operation of a democracy, in India, there are specific grounds for disqualification. Unsoundness …
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Climate change in India puts additional strain on socioeconomic and ecological systems as industrialization and urbanization accelerate. As a result, India has recognized the value of environmental regulations. Legislation to safeguard the environment has evolved, as some laws focus solely on the penal side. The nation recognized the need for legal changes, and the goal …
In 2013, the Supreme Court deemed the two-finger test (commonly known as the ‘virginity test’ or the ‘per vaginum’ test) unlawful. It therefore declared that the test “violates the right of rape survivors to privacy, physical and mental integrity, and dignity.” What is the Two-Finger test? The two-finger test, performed by a medical practitioner, examines …
The Supreme Court ruled that advisory boards under severe preventive detention legislation should not function as mere “rubber-stamping authorities” for the government, but rather as safety valves that stand between the state’s capricious use of power and the right to personal liberty. Legal Provisions Preventive detention is the incarceration of a person without trial or …
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The purpose of the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure is to establish a mechanism for punishing offenders who violate substantive criminal law. The Preamble of the Cr. P.C., which says “An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure,” reveals the legislative aim and object of the Act. The Cr. P.C is …
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is an effective tool for combating financial crimes. However, a practical approach is essential, particularly when assets are secured by banks and insolvency proceedings are underway under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). When banks have genuine claims, prioritizing orderly insolvency resolution under the IBC benefits the public. …
On July 31, 2023, the Parliament enacted the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which revised the Cinematograph Act, of 1952, reinforcing India’s film piracy laws. It is now illegal to record audio videos in any location designated for film exhibition. The bill also includes new forms of film certifications. The Cinematograph Act of 1952 (‘the 1952 …
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