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Feminist Theories and Domestic Violence: A pandemic within a pandemic

  Today human beings live in the so-called civilized and democratic society that is based on the principles of equality and freedom for all. Therefore, there is an automatic inclination towards non- acceptance of gender discrimination in the society.In order to eliminate it totally from the world, many International Human Rights organisations advocate for an

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Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI): Amendment 2019

  Introduction to Right to Information Act, 2005 Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) is considered highly important legislation of independent India as it introduced the concept of ‘Good Governance’. Good governance is when a country’s public institution works and brings in improvements as per the needs of the society.  Not only India but various

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AN OUTLINE OF THE DOCTRINE OF ADVERSE POSSESSION: IN LIGHT OF INDIAN CONTEXT

INTRODUCTION In all legal frameworks, the claim to rights and interests in land based on ownership has been recognized. If the original owner of immovable property leaves it unattended for a period of time, the doctrine of adverse possession is applied. The Limitation Act of 1963 governs this particular length of time. This Act establishes

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REFORMS FOR NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED CASTES- A WAY FORWARD

 INTRODUCTION The Indian caste system and its social-stratification gave rise to few disadvantaged castes such as Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). “Scheduled Castes”is defined under article 366(24) as castes, races, tribes, or parts of groups which are deemed under article 341 to be Scheduled Castes. To provide safeguards against discrimination and to uplift

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An Analysis of Budget 2021-22

The article is written by Sneha Mahawar, a  law student at Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies. The article discusses the important highlights and gives an overview of the Budget 2021-22.  Introduction of Budget  As per Article 112 of the Constitution of India, 1949, it requires the government to present to parliament a statement of estimated

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