Advocate’s Act, 1961
by Introduction The Advocates Act, 1961 is a pivotal legislation that governs the activities of advocates and legal professionals in India. Enacted to regulate the legal …
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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
Introduction The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971 in India stands as a pivotal legislation that governs the procedures and regulations concerning terminating …
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
Introduction The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002 stands as a pivotal legislative measure in India’s fight against the age-old practice of money …
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Introduction: The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was enacted with the aim of preventing atrocities against individuals belonging to Scheduled …
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act)
Introduction The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act) stands as a pivotal legislation in India aimed at curbing …
Lentin Commission
The Lentin Commission, officially known as the “Justice B. Lentin Commission of Inquiry,” was a pivotal investigative body established in response to a tragic incident …
Lokpal and Lokayuktas under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013
Background of Lokpal & Lokauktha Act, 2013 The establishment of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayukta at the state level in India is driven …
DEVIANCE
Introduction Deviance is the recognized violation of cultural norms. Norms guide virtually all human activities, so the concept of deviance is quite broad. One category …
NN Vohra Committee
Introduction: The committee, headed by the then Union Secretary Home Secretary NN Vohra, was set up by the PV Narasimha Rao government in 1993 to …
DK Basu vs. State of West Bengal (1996)
Introduction: In the realm of law enforcement, the role of police officers is pivotal in upholding justice, enforcing laws, and preventing criminal activities. However, history …