Explained: Section 79 of IPC
Section 79 I.P.C. runs thus: 79. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact…
Satyam Shivam Sundaram: When Raj Kapoor faced the accusation of obscenity
The movie ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ starring Shashi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Padmini kolhapure, became the subject of prosecution when a person from Himachal filed a petition against producer, actor, photographer, exhibitor…
If Judge dies before pronouncing the judgement, will that judgment be valid?
In a case, three murder convicts appealed to the Allahabad High court (Lucknow Bench) against their conviction in that murder case. That appeal was heard on 5 Dec, 1952 by…
Delivery of Judgment: Signature of the judge does not make a Judgment Final
A judgment is the final decision of the court intimated to the parties and to the world at large by formal “pronouncement” or “delivery” in open court. It is a…
Explained: Hindu Succession Act, 1956
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 regulate the intestate succession among Hindus. Intestate means that person who died without making any will in respect of his property. This Act only applicable…
What was the actual story of Nanavati’s case?
In recent years, nanavati case got limelight when akshay kumar performed the role of nanavati in his movie ‘Rustom’. The movie has proven a big hit on box office and…
Rights and liabilities of guardian explained: The Guardian and Wards Act 1890
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 is a secular act which provides the laws for guardianship to all communities irrespective of their religions and prescribes the whole procedure of appointing…
Procedure Explained: The Guardian and Wards Act 1890
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 is a secular act which provide the laws for guardianship to all communities irrespective to their religions and prescribes the whole procedure of appointing…
Explained: The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act made the law of guardianship applicable for Hindus. This act is supplemental to the ‘Guardian and wards act, 1890’ and regulate the law regarding…
Maintenance Laws in India
Hindu adoption and maintenance act, 1956 Hindu adoption and maintenance act, 1956 was the part of Hindu code bill which faced extreme protest and therefore Hindu code bill was passed…