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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

IPC 354D : Section 354d IPC – Stalking of Women

IPC Section 354D – Stalking IPC Section 354D (Stalking: Proposed Section 77 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). – Wikipedia defines Stalking as unwanted or repeated surveillance by an individual or group towards another person. Stalking behaviours are interrelated to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person or monitoring them. Section 354D of the […]

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498A Mar 4, 2024 0

Section 498a: Myth Buster | FAQs on 498A | Detailed Information on 498A IPC

498A Myth Buster | FAQs on 498A | Detailed Information on 498A IPC Punishment Myths about 498A (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty: Proposed Section 84 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) range from it can not be filed after seven years of marriage, to arrest is guaranteed in […]

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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

Indian Courts interpretation of the Law of Perjury

Perjury The simple definition of “Perjury” is giving / furnishing /submitting intentionally false evidence by the person bound by law to state the truth or give/ submit/ furnish actual proof in a court of law. Recently the High Court of Karnataka has stated in Dr. XXXXX And Dr XXXXX , writ Petition No. xxxx of […]

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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

Conundrum of Senior Citizen Act and Domestic Violence Act in India

The Senior Citizen Act was enacted to protect the interest of senior citizens and it ensures that they are not left destitute or at the mercy of their children/ relatives. The Domestic Violence Act, 2005, protects the right of a woman. Both sets of legislation have to be harmoniously construed. In a recent judgment[i], the […]

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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

What is POCSO act and how is it interpreted by Indian Courts

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 […]

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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

IPC 354A | Sexual Harassment and Punishment for Sexual Harassment

A man committing any of the following acts- – Physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or – A demand or request for sexual favours; or Showing pornography against the will of a woman; or Making sexually covered remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment. Any man who commits […]

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Articles Mar 4, 2024 0

IPC 354B – Criminal Force To Woman With Intent To Disrobe

Assault Or Criminal Force To Woman With Intent To Disrobe IPC 354B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe: Proposed Section 75 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). Assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe. – Any man who assaults or uses force to any […]

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Articles Mar 2, 2024 0

Rights of Arrested Persons in India

Know Your Rights If Arrested. Your Rights if Arrested: The Constitution of India guarantees citizens fundamental rights to participate in the country’s political life and express themselves as political beings. However, freedom is hedged by many legal restrictions by politicians. Even citizens’ legitimate activities may be considered an infringement of the law. Law-enforcing agents of the […]

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Knowledge Center Mar 2, 2024 0

Counter Cases in 498A – Debunking Forwarded IPC Sections

Counter Cases – Debunking Forwards of IPC Sections When passions run high, the reasoning goes on sick leave. How many of us agree with the above adage? I do. This mail might be like dousing cold water on the fires raging in some of you to file countercases. Whenever I meet a victim, they first […]

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