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Quia timet is a Latin term meaning “because he fears.” In legal terms, it refers to a type of injunction used in common law to prevent a wrongful act that is threatened or imminent but hasn’t actually happened yet. Key Points: • Preventive Measure: It allows individuals to seek court intervention before they suffer actual […]

Why in News?  India has become chair of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception in 2003. The Colombo Process is a regional forum for Asian countries that send migrant workers abroad. It provides a platform for these countries to: Share experiences and best practices on managing overseas employment and contractual labor. […]

Why in News  Harjeel Imam who was convicted in the case of sedition and unlawful activity under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was granted statutory bail but he will not be released from custody. About Section 436A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Section 436A was added to the Code of Criminal Procedure, […]

Why in News The Sikkim High Court registry has introduced a menstrual leave policy for female employees. The notification specifies that women staff members can avail “2-3 days of menstrual leave” each month. Key points of the notification: Obtaining a recommendation from the High Court medical officer is required to avail of menstrual leave. Women […]

Why in News The Supreme Court of India has recently  made a big decision that said decisions made by the Constitution bench are more important than decisions made by smaller benches. According to the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, this was brought up during a review of a bad 2022 decision about land-holding […]

Why in News ?  The Arab League has  recently called for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama, Bahrain. About  the Arab League : Arab League, also called League of Arab States (LAS) is a regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and parts of […]

Why in News ?  Over the past two days, Akola has been the hottest city in Maharashtra, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The City administration has imposed  Section 144 of CrPC to prohibt the public gathering. About  Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC): It […]

Why in News ? The Allahabad High Court has acquitted and quashed the conviction and sentence of a husband in a case under Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act (DP Act) and IPC Sections 498A, 307, 323 and 34 IPC based on lack of credibility in the testimony of wife. The Court also held […]

An omnibus injunction is a legal term used primarily in intellectual property law, but it can also appear in other legal contexts. Here’s the breakdown: Omnibus: This word comes from Latin and means “for all” or “comprehensive.” Injunction: In law, an injunction is a court order that prohibits someone from doing something or compels them […]

Concept: The right of publicity protects an individual’s control over the commercial use of their likeness. This includes things like their name, image, voice, and other distinctive characteristics. Protection: It prevents others from using these elements for their own commercial gain without permission. This could be using a celebrity’s image to sell a product, using […]