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What Defines 2019? How About a 1950 Debate on National Language That Unites Us
72 years ago, this week, 284 elected members of independent India ceremonially signed a magisterial hand-written tome. They were putting the final touches – literally – on a document they hoped would...
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This Brave Lady’s 9-Year-Fight Stopped Convicted Criminals From Being MLAs, MPs!
In 1919, the Southborough Committee on Franchise, which the British colonial government had set up to design a system of electoral representation for the Dominion of India, called upon Dr BR Ambedkar...
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2.9 Lakh Await Justice: Meet the Orgs Providing Free Legal Aid to Needy...
He took a single step out of the tall metal door and embraced his new life. After years of waiting and languishing behind the iron bars, he was finally free. This is the story of the under-trials of...
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‘We Asked for Gifts, Not Dowry’: A Lawyer on What Defines Dowry & How You Can...
Dowry is a taboo now. Everybody is modern. People make travel plans, shop in well-built modern malls, wear the latest fashion couture. Most girls today are educated till graduation. And dowry is...
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Expert Speak: Slavery Still Exists in India, And Here’s How You Can Help End It!
In 1939, Symington, a British civil servant visiting Central India, reported that abnormal rent, usurious rate of interest, veth or forced/bonded labour, and severe economic coercion had reduced a vast...
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Witch-Hunts Can Still End With Murder Across India. Here’s How The Law Can Help!
The countless fans of the Harry Potter series are fascinated by the mystery and witchcraft, but how many of us have ever wondered that the term ‘witchcraft’ can be used to provoke a person to commit...
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Family Stopping You From Working After Marriage? A Lawyer Shares What You Can...
As a lawyer, I’ve been approached by many women for advice on balancing life and career after marriage. They ask me several questions, “Is working after marriage illegal? How am I supposed to manage...
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Thrown Out By In-Laws, She Rebuilt Her World to Help Women Going Through Divorce
Almost 18 years ago, Vandana Shah was thrown out of her husband’s home in the dead of the night. All she had were the clothes on her back and Rs 750 in her bank account. She could have let life slip...
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India’s First Right-To-Healthcare Law: What It Means & Why You Should Care
Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees protection of life and personal liberty to every citizen. Under the laws of this country, the State is obligated to maintain basic health services for all...
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Chennai Lawyer Behind 18 GI Tags Explains How It Can Preserve Tamil Nadu’s...
Last month, P Sanjai Gandhi’s five-year-long effort finally came to fruition when the Thirubuvanam sari, produced by the registered weavers of the Thirubuvanam Silk Handloom Weavers Co-operative...
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This Lawyer’s Fight Is Why You Now Get Answer Sheets at Rs 2/Page Under RTI
In 2012, Paras Jain appeared for the final level of the Company Secretary examination at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Delhi. A brilliant student, Paras was looking forward to...
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In Tribute: Father of Modern Legal Education In India, NR Madhava Menon,...
Dr N R Madhava, the renowned academician and father of modern Indian legal education passed away on Tuesday night (May 7). The 84-year-old had been diagnosed with liver cancer a few months ago. He is...
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Madurai Eatery Fined Rs 65K for Charging Rs 3 Over MRP: Where & How To Complain
How many times have you walked into a theatre, purchased a bottle of water, and realised that you were charged over and above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP)? And yet, how many times have you raised...
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Good News For Homebuyers: Now Claim Refund If Handover Delayed Beyond 1 Year!
The Mohans (name changed) are a middle-aged couple who have just made the payment for their first apartment complex in Gurugram. Mr Mohan finally feels like he has achieved something substantial in his...
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All Animals Are ‘Legal Persons’, Court Declares: Here’s What It Means
My four-year-old once asked me if a monkey is a person. I smiled and said no. But if he were to ask me that today, I would have to answer in the affirmative. Here’s why. Animals and birds have legal...
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Dear Women, You Have Equal Rights to Your Father’s Property: What You Need to...
Everybody aims to own a house of their own. It is a symbol of financial stability and security, especially in India. Rita was getting married, and she asked me, “Where will I stay after marriage? I...
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Planning Your Finances? Here’s Why You Need to Write a Will & How to Do It
The thought of writing a Will and discussing it openly is very uncomfortable because it involves thinking about your death and/or the death of a loved one. There is a high possibility that the Will you...
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Mother or Father, Who Gets Custody of Child After Divorce and Why?
“Custody of child shall be handed over to such a person who fosters him with care, love and affection.” -Honourable Justice Vinod Prasad As understood commonly, ‘custody’ means ‘guardianship’. This...
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Setting Up Your Own Startup? 5 Legal Basics Every Entrepreneur Should Know!
Roy L. Ash, a renowned financial wizard, once said: An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to swallow it. An entrepreneur must know a little bit...
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Orphans Are Citizens Too: Meet the 26-YO Woman Fighting For Them in the...
Out of the 20 million orphans in India, less than 1% are in orphanages. 117 districts in India do not have a single orphanage. (Source: MWCD Trackchild-Child Care Institutions in 2015). However, even...
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