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Surviving Digital Bullying: Complete Guide to Cyberbullying Laws in India
By: Ayush Tiwari Introduction Hello Netizens! Well, do what? Cyberbullying is like traversing via a wild jungle in our online world where there are hidden predators behind monitors and occasionally a snake is really a spam bot invading your email. Don’t worry, if you are being stressed…
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971: A Legal Safeguard for Women’s Reproductive Rights in India
By: Anand Kumar Introduction Indian society, deeply rooted in customs, rituals, and religious beliefs, has undergone significant transformation from the Vedic age to the modern era. This evolution has often been marked by resistance to change, with some social reforms taking nearly a century to be implemented…
Mens Rea – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- mens rea Translation- Guilty mind Definition- One of the requirements for a crime to be committed, the other being actus reus, the guilt act. This essentially is the basis for the notion that those without sufficient mental capability cannot be judged guilty…
Amicus Curiae – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- amicus curiae Translation- friend of the court Definition- A person who offers information to a court regarding a case before it. “Amicus curiae” is a Latin term that means “friend of the court.” In a legal context, it refers to a person…
Quid Pro Quo – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- quid pro quo Translation- this for that Definition- An equal exchange of goods or services, or of money (or other consideration of equal value) for some goods or services. “Quid pro quo” is a Latin term that means “something for something” or…
Suppressio Veri – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- suppressio veri Translation- suppression of the truth Definition- Willful concealment of the truth when bound to reveal it, such as withholding details of damage from an auto accident from a prospective buyer of the car in that accident. “Suppressio veri” is a…
Locus Standi – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- locus standi Translation- Place of standing Definition- The right of a party to appear and be heard before a court. “Locus standi” is a Latin term that means “standing to sue” or “the right to bring an action in court.” In a…
Suo Moto Explained: A Key Legal Maxim in Judicial Proactivity.
Term- suo moto Translation- of its own motion Definition- Refers to a court or other official agency taking some action on its own accord. Similar to sua sponte. “Suo moto” is a Latin term that means “on its own motion.” In a legal…