Legal Updates

INSANITY AS A DEFENSE IN THE DISCIPLINE OF LAW

The present article deals with the concept of INSANITY as a defense in the legal domain and throws light on how it actually became a defense through the years. It further talks about how this defense has become a loophole for many to escape liabilities and punishment.

Suicide, Mental Health and the Law

The recent Suicide committed by a prominent Bollywood icon has put forth important questions about mental health and suicide. Discussing the same, in regard to existing laws is very important.

JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN INDIA

The present article deals with the basics of how the juvenile justice system has come into play in India and how it as been amended and brought to its present form today. The article also highlights the difference between a juvenile and that of a child.

Payment of wages during lockdown

This article states about the advisory issued on 20th March 2020 within which it appeals to any or all employer’s associations to not terminate their employees or cut wages of their worker’s. And many other orders by the government for the welfare of labors.

Is Reservation in India a Fundamental Right?

The recent opinion expressed by the Supreme Court of India, saying that reservation is not a fundamental right is something which should be analysed, along with a basic understanding of the Indian reservation system

Domestic Violence during Covid-19.

According to the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, the definition of domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.

Rahmatullah vs The Authorized Officer Cum Chief

Rahmatullah vs The Authorized Officer Cum Chief : The candidate has anyway raised a more extensive issue by taking a request that the Debts Recovery Tribunal (‘DRT’) while engaging an application under Section 17(1) of the Act of 2002 has no capacity to approve the deferral. (drt)

CRUELTY AS A GROUND FOR DIVORCE

In terms of the legal domain, “cruelty” is essentially defined as any behaviour which causes physical or mental harm to another, especially a spouse, whether intentionally or not. Divorce in general means the breakage or dissolution of marriage with the help of law.