We live in a world where nearly half of the population is occupied by women. Women played a great role always to shape society. In Indus valley civilization evidence shows that women were worshipped as mother goddesses. Then during the early Vedic period or Rig Vedic age, the society became Read more…
Facts of the Case: It’s a Special Leave, which arises from the judgment of the High Court of Delhi, where the first appeal of the appellant was dismissed. Appellant, is an unwed mother, and she is well educated, has a proper and good stable job, and also financially capable as Read more…
Introduction Indulging in any form of sexual activity with a minor is termed as child sexual abuse. Physical contact between a child and the perpetrator is not necessary. A child is a minor who cannot consent for any such activity and indulging him/her into a sexual activity is a crime. Read more…
INTRODUCTION Crimes committed by children have always been the concern of almost every society. Because of the immature and innocent approach of children, they are more prone to absorb their surroundings and often lack the knowledge of the consequences of their actions. Due to this factor only, it has always Read more…
Introduction: Rape as an offense is not confined within borders of any country in the world and hence, it is of universal nature. It is a vital blow to human rights across the world. In India, it is defined in section 375 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 which refers Read more…
Background In the time of Covid-19, where the whole world is in a state of lockdown, in India, two types of news are attracting the attention of the public. First is the news showing the queues form for purchasing the liquor and the second news is the incident of “Bois Read more…
INTRODUCTION Whenever we hear about the crime of ‘Acid Attacks’; in itself it seems inhumane, heinous, and mindless act but the crime is a lot more grievous than it sounds. In this article, we will try to study in-depth about the crime, reasons, effects and other harmful consequences brought forth Read more…
Introduction Marriage is a sacred institution in our tradition-bound society. Marriage is the beginning of a family and is a life-long commitment. Marriage is more than a physical union. It is also a spiritual and emotional union. It is the greatest event in an individual’s life and brings with it Read more…
INTRODUCTION Is it true that ones we marry, husbands get the license to rape their wives? According to many jurists, it is said that the husband cannot be guilty of a rape committed by himself upon his lawful wife because marriage is a mutual contract between husband and wife. Rape Read more…
What is rape? According to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (herein after: ‘IPC’), a man commits rape upon involvement in sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent and against her will. India made extraordinary progress with the revoking of Section 377 of IPC and decriminalizing consensual gay Read more…