Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Karnataka High Court’s Verdict on Necrophilia

June 5, 2023

The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant verdict regarding a controversial case involving sexual intercourse with a woman’s dead body. The Court’s Ruling and Case Background In the case before the Karnataka High Court, which involved a rape and ..

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India Press Freedom Report, 2021

February 3, 2022

The India Press Freedom Report, 2021 was recently released by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group. According to the report, 13 media houses and newspapers were targeted in the country, 108 journalists were attacked, and 6 journalists were killed. Key ..

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‘Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code’ in the News

December 13, 2021

On December 10, 2021, Central government noted in Lok Sabha that there is no proposal under its consideration to do away with the sedition law. Highlights As per a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister ..

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NCRB data on Suicides due to Unemployment

August 3, 2021

According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 24 per cent. Key Findings of report As per NCRB, 2,851 people died by suicide due to unemployment in 2019. ..

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Draft Rules for Live-Streaming of Court Proceedings

June 8, 2021

Supreme Courts’ e-committee released Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings. Aim of this move Draft Model rules were released with the aim of bringing greater transparency, inclusivity and access to justice. What are those rules? Draft ..

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US passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

April 23, 2021

The US Senate recently passed a bill to help combat the rise of hate crimes against the Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. The bill will support the local law enforcements in controlling the hate crimes. Need for the Bill The ..

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