Classification of Criminal Offences

INTRODUCTION The Criminal Procedure Code was enacted to provide a mechanism for enforcement of the Indian Penal Code, 1973. This code creates the necessary machinery for the detection of crime and aims in providing proper punishment to the guilty person depending upon

Copyright of Ideas under Indian Law

The concept of ‘Idea’ is subjective, not because it deals only with the abstract nature of it, rather because it differs from person to person. An idea will always be in an abstract form, which in itself, cannot be witnessed in physical

Admissibility of Circumstantial Evidence

INTRODUCTION The term evidence is derived from the Latin word “evidera” which intends to find certainly, to learn, or to demonstrate. The law of evidence confines the parties to those facts which can be brought under the steady gaze of the Court

Adoption laws under Hindu Law

Hindu adoption and maintenance act 1956 Hindu adoption and maintenance act was enacted in India as a part of the Hindu Code bills in 1956 to deal with the legal process of adopting children bi Hindu adults. The act applies to all

Homosexuality, Section 377 of IPC

Introduction: The term ‘Homosexuality’ was coined in the late 19th century by Karoly Benkert, who was an Austrian-born Hungarian psychologist. Merriam Webster defines Homosexuality as follows, “sexual or romantic attraction to others of one’s same-sex: the quality or state of being gay. Earlier, Gay

Abetment of Crime

INTRODUCTION To determine the degree of culpability it is necessary to check the nature and degree of participation of a person. Not always a single person is responsible for committing a crime all others who support him by providing aids or by

Election of President and Vice-President

India became a republic when its constitution came into force on 26th January 1950, it was also when the office of President came into existence. Under the draft constitution, the position of the President is similar to the position of the king

Divorces in Muslim Marriages

Muslim marriages unlike Hindu Marriages are governed by their laws. According to Quran, marriage is characterized as a “firm bond” and the relationship is ideally based on love. When the couples fail to attain harmony in their marriage, the Quran allows the couple

Negotiation: An alternative Dispute Resolution

It is also a well-known fact that the Indian judiciary is overburdened with cases. To deal with this problem Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be a helpful mechanism. Alternative dispute resolution involves finding other ways of resolving civil disputes. The use of