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Why in News ?  Norway, Ireland and Spain have recently said that they would recognise a Palestinian state. What are the criteria? The most widely accepted criteria for statehood under international law come from the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, adopted in 1933. While not a formal treaty, it has become […]

Why in News ?  The ICC Prosecutor has recently asked for an arrest warrant against Netanyahu: The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has  requested arrest warrants against leaders of Hamas and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about the October 7, 2023 attacks and the war in Palestine. Why arrest warrant ? All […]

 Why in News ? The term was recently used Iran’s president death. Twelver Shi’ism, also known as Imamiyya, is the largest branch of Shia Islam, encompassing roughly 85% of all Shia Muslims globally. Core Beliefs: Imamate: Central to Twelver Shi’ism is the concept of the Imam. They believe in twelve divinely appointed Imams, descendants of […]

Why in News ? Two complaints have been filed against 46-year-old Independent candidate in the fray for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. The 29-year-old shiva Kumar from Rajasthan, had filed the nomination as an Independent candidate. He has been charged under IPC sections 419 (punishment for cheating by personation), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery […]

The concept of Specific Performance refers to a legal remedy provided by the Indian courts under the Special Relief Act, 1963. It essentially compels a party to a contract to fulfill their obligations exactly as agreed upon, rather than awarding monetary compensation for breach of contract. Circumstances for Granting Specific Performance: The court will generally […]

Easements grant specific rights to use another person’s property. But these rights can be structured in two main ways: affirmative easements and negative easements. Affirmative Easement: Definition: An affirmative easement grants the right to do something specific on another’s property. This allows the easement holder to actively use a portion of the land. Example: Imagine […]

Easement: An easement is a legal right granted by one landowner (the grantor) to another landowner (the grantee) to use a specific portion of the grantor’s property for a specific purpose. This right attaches to the land itself, not the individual owner. Illustration: Imagine a landlocked property (no direct road access). The owner can obtain […]

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA) lays out specific grounds on which either spouse can petition for divorce. Here’s a breakdown with relevant case laws: Grounds for Divorce: Adultery (Section 27(1)(a)) Case Law: Y.D. Chavan vs. Mrs. Sushila Chavan (AIR 2010 SC 1993): The Supreme Court clarified that a one-night stand can constitute adultery if […]

Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) is a crucial provision in India, aiming to ensure financial support for wives, children, and parents from those legally obligated to maintain them. However, the section has its limitations, and the judiciary has played a significant role in interpreting it to better address the needs […]

The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) establishes the legal framework for guardianship of minor children in India. It defines a guardian as an individual responsible for the care, welfare, and property of a minor (someone below 18 years old) until they reach adulthood. Types of Guardians: The HMGA recognizes three main types of […]