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Tort Law and its General Defenses

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Mar-2023 11:04:39

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To put it briefly, the word employed in tort law is "general defenses, " which implies that when a plaintiff initiates an action against a defendant for a tort they committed, that person will be found accountable for it if all the necessary elements are present for that harm to have occurred. However, there are various defenses that are accessible to the accused that they can utilize to release themselves from responsibility for the wrongdoing. What is Tort Law A tort is a civil wrong that exposes the wrongdoer to legal responsibility and results in loss or harm to ... Read More

Theories of Punishment

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Mar-2023 11:12:56

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Punishment is the application of an unfavorable or unpleasant result to a group or a person, administered by a power. It is not sufficient to merely condemn crime; it must be brought to the logical conclusion that, as punishment for offenders, crime does not pay. The study of criminal punishment is known as penology. The punishment may be administered formally under a system of law or informally in other types of social contexts, such as within a family. The authority may be either a group or a single person. Punishment may be used for retaliation, deterrence, rehabilitation, or incapacitating effects. ... Read More

Supreme Court of India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Mar-2023 11:26:18

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The Constitution of the Republic of India designates the Supreme Court of India as the highest court in the country and its supreme judicial authority. Being the oldest constitutional court, it has the final say in all cases, with the exception of those involving personal laws, and it also has the authority to conduct judicial reviews. The Supreme Court of India, which has a maximum of 34 judges, is headed by the Chief Justice of India and has vast powers in the form of original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions. It hears appeals largely against decisions made by the high ... Read More

Sources of Indian Laws

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 13-Mar-2023 15:05:57

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“Society cannot exist without law. Law is the bond of society: that which makes it, that which preserves it and keeps it together. It is, in fact, the essence of civil society.”- Joseph P. Bradley The expression "law" has various definitions; in layman’s language, "law" means the set of rules which a particular country recognizes as regulating the actions of its individuals and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties or some other punishments. Salmond defines law as "the body of principles recognized and applied by the state in the administration of justice." It is necessary to understand ... Read More

Solitary Confinement: Meaning and Legality

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 13-Mar-2023 14:57:28

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Around 200 years ago, there was a violent and obnoxious mentality regarding prisons, convicts, and punishment. An important principle that has been embraced after a protracted conflict with the state is the recognition of the human being in the convicted perpetrator. The socio-legal system in India is based on harmony, respect for one another, and consideration for the dignity of the individual. When someone violates the law, it does not follow that they stop being a person and cannot enjoy the rights and freedoms that are essential to human dignity. In view of the fact that torture in prison is ... Read More

Social Law: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Mar-2023 11:47:12

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The term "Social Law" refers to a category of rights that are protected by common law; they are essential rights that are upheld by both the national Constitution and international human rights treaties. They are motivated by justice and in charge of policing people's social behavior, enabling for the settlement of any potential social disputes in a particular setting. To protect social security, it searches for measures to enforce control and equality among a country's citizens. They are made up of a set of values and laws that have the sole aim of safeguarding, integrating, and enforcing socially acceptable conduct ... Read More

Role of the Media in Promoting Human Rights

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 13-Mar-2023 14:33:00

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In the modern world, media has many faces; among those faces, social media, available on the smart phone, is one of the basic needs of almost every individual, irrespective of age, class, sex, and profession. Social media not only keep people connected with their relatives and friends, but also keep them updated and aware of the events and news happening across the world.  However, this modern marvel presents us with a series of new challenges. One vital issue is how to guarantee that Internet regulations do not choke the flexibility of human beings. "Blocking", for example, is these days ... Read More

Restitution to Conjugal Rights: Meaning & Application

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 13-Mar-2023 14:25:59

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Marriage under Hindu law is a ‘sacrament’ and not just a mere ceremony. It entails both rights and responsibilities. It is a union of two different people and their families. The spouses live together and share their society. One of the important purposes of marriage is that spouses must live together, and one spouse is entitled to society, comfort, and a consortium of each other. No other relationship, no matter how close, such as that between parents and children, has the rights of society. Divorce can break up a couple's relationship, but as long as they're married, neither has the ... Read More

Reserve Bank of India: Origin, History, and Functions

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Mar-2023 12:00:00

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The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India and is dependent on the multidimensional part. It performs critical financial functions ranging from the issuance of cash notes to the preservation of the country's monetary soundness. Initially, the Reserve Bank of India was a private shareholder's company that was nationalized in 1949. Its issues are administered by the Central Board of Executives designated by the Government of India. Since its initiation, the Reserve Bank of India has played a critical role in the financial improvement and soundness of the country. Reserve Bank of India Before Independence The Royal ... Read More

Punishment: Meaning and Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 13-Mar-2023 14:07:27

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Any pain, punishment, suffering, or incarceration imposed on a person under the authority of the law as well as the verdict and sentence of a court for a crime or offense they may have committed or for their failure to carry out a legal obligation. Modern criminologists are undecided as to whether traditional forms of punishment should continue to be the most crucial and effective tool for controlling criminal behavior or whether they should be augmented and even completely replaced by a more adaptable or varied combination of reformative, restorative, and protective measures of treatment. It is thought that punishment ... Read More

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