Topic: Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Karnataka High Court’s Verdict on Necrophilia
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...
India Press Freedom Report, 2021
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...
‘Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code’ in the News
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...
NCRB data on Suicides due to Unemployment
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...
Draft Rules for Live-Streaming of Court Proceedings
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...
US passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
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...
Maharashtra Shakti Bill
The Maharashtra Government recently launched the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for the implementation of the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal...
What is the difference between lockdown, Curfew and Section 144?
With COVID-19 spreading in India, GoI has ruled curfew in some areas, Section-144 in some other areas and lock down in many other areas. These measures are being...
Corona Virus: Epidemic Disease Act Invoked in India
On March 11, 2020, the Group of Ministers formed by the Union Government to fight against Covid-19 in India invoked the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. Highlights The GoI...
Group of Ministers report on legal framework to prevent sexual harassment
On January 19, 2020, the Group of Ministers headed by Home Minister Amit Shah finalized its report to change the legal framework that will help prevent sexual harassment...
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on December 11, 2019 cleared the Disha Bill that proposed harsh punishment for crimes against women. Disha bill is also known as the Andhra...
