Communication between Husband and Wife is considered “Privileged Communication” besides being personal and sensitive at most times. As per the Law Dictionary, a conversation that takes place within the context of a protected relationship between an attorney and client, a husband and wife, a priest and penitent, and a doctor and patient is called Privileged […]
Age Determination of Rape Victim Offences related to sexual violence and sexual assault are very heinous, and if the victim is a minor, then her consent is statutorily and judicially of no value altogether. In such cases, in contrast to the common practice, the onus of proof is on the accused rather than the victim. […]
There are several reasons why men may face discrimination or injustice under laws related to rape and sexual assault. Some of these reasons include: Lack of due process: In some cases, men may not be given a fair trial or denied the opportunity to present evidence in their defence. This can happen when the legal […]
Pocso Act And Its Operation To deal with child sexual abuse cases, the Government has brought in a particular law, namely, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Act was enacted on 14 November 2012, along with the Rules framed thereunder. The POCSO Act, 2012 is a comprehensive law to provide […]
Off with their heads; Off with their heads. Cried the red queen. We would fix the blame later. The above lines from “Alice in Wonderland” ring much too often in my ears whenever I see mob justice and people glorifying it and when the media is satisfied beating drums just to assist the brainwashing of […]
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