Bigamy means entering into a contract of marriage with one person even after being legally married to another. Bigamy is not a new term for us but it is being practised since time immemorial. Bigamy can be traced back from Vedas and Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata to Hindu rulers (for
Adultery, a ground of divorce, refers to the act of either spouse who engages in sexual intercourse with a person other than the own partner. This act is condemned throughout the world as it leads to infidelity in the marital relationship. Society tends to look down upon a person who has committed
The power of Royal Prerogatives is one of the essential sources of the British Constitution. Formerly Royal prerogatives originated as the sole power of the Monarch. However, over time, the British Monarchy system has lost the majority of its powers. Now absolute Monarchy of the UK
Forgery is referred to as the creation of a false instrument, the intention of which is to deceive. It is to be noted that forgery is normally understood to be cheating. However, both the terms differ slightly; the point of differentiation between the two is that in cheating deceiving is done through
Promise to marry is something which is defined as a contract which is mutually entered by a man and woman who are capable of contracting matrimonial and to get married after a certain period keeping in mind their caste, religion, and all other difficulties which they might face while carrying
The federal structure of the Republic of India gives rise to division of power in making laws separately by the union as well as the states. It is clearly defined in the constitution as the separation of legislative and executive powers between the Federation and the States. To mark the
Since ancient times, animals were given due importance in society as they were the backbone of hunter-gatherers and later agrarian economies. Be it food, clothing or work they played a vital role in society. For instance, dogs were the first to be domesticated by humans, as evident from Neolithic
Anti-trust law seeks to promote fair competition in the market efficiently. It also protects the interests of the consumers. The primary objectives of Competition law are (i) fair competition; and (ii) to secure the interest of consumers. It also prohibits a dominant position in the market. On the
The stories of people being thrown out of their property are not uncommon, also a lot of time criminal force is used to evict them and take over their properties. Indian laws discourage this forcible dispossession. It is deemed that if someone is a lawful owner of the property, his
Supreme Court also known as the Apex Court of India. Besides the apex court, this court where the last and highest appeal is done in India, here the term last refers to as that all the appeals from all the lower courts including the High Court, appeals on who’s these courts have given their judgment
Privacy, the state of being solitary or free and not disturbed by any other individual. It is related to the terms called private life or secluded. This term itself concludes broader concepts in it. Example- keeping your things secret, not disclosing your personal information, keeping private your bank
The right of information in the public interest is upheld by Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by promoting openness through public bodies and protecting individuals’ data privacy. The common role of the Information Commissioner Office is to investigate complaints received from the