Origin of censorship in India
Films began to be exhibited in India at the turn of the last century and film censorship took birth in 1918 when the Cinematograph Act, 1918 (2 of 1918) was…
The case when renowned writer Mulk Raj Anand had to give analysis of a novel as a witness
Mulk Raj Anand’s name is read in the line of great English writers of India. His notable works are considered ‘untouchable’, ‘coolie’, and ‘two leaves and a bud.’ Mulk raj…
Origin of Notary Public
The Notary Public is an institution of very ancient origin. It is an institution of great utility and the Notary Public is an officer recognised by the whole commercial world…
Who are lambardar and what are their functions?
Some of you might have listened the word of ‘lambardar’ in Punjabi songs or if you ever visited in Haryana or Punjab or even in west UP, some people call…
Sexual Offences: Consent versus Submission
There is very fine difference between ‘consent’ and ‘submission’ in sexual offence. Submission does not involve consent. If a person does sexual intercourse, and the girl did not agree to…
How a person can defend his property against the attacker?
If any person while defending his/her property from robbers, thieves, dacoits, trespassers, commit any harm to the attackers, s/he will not be liable for that offence. But, there are some…
Can a police officer fire shot under the command of Superior Office and kill any person?
If order was justified and is therefore lawful, no further question can arise as to whether the respondents, who acted in obedience to that order, believed or did not believe…
How does court decide an act as a trivial act under section 95 of the IPC?
Harm caused by doing an act with intent to cause harm or with the knowledge that harm may be caused thereby, will not fall within the terms of s. 95.
Rights of the prisoners in the light of judicial decisions
The journey which commenced in 1966 has thus, planted many milestones. But it seems there are vet promises to keep and miles to go before one can sleep.
Understand Section 34 of IPC with illustrations
The most suitable way to understand section 34, is to read case illustrations on it. The more we read the more we can learn the essence of it and difference…