Indian Legal System

Indian laws are structured to discriminate against the poor, says Orissa HC chief justice

Muslims and people from the Scheduled Caste and OBC communities formed the majority of those facing trials and convicted in the country, he pointed out.

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· Apr 15, 2022 · 08:40 am
Why is only the man liable for adultery, asks Supreme Court

The court said that Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code goes against gender neutrality and treats women like chattel.

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· Dec 08, 2017 · 02:13 pm
Watch: Five activists who have worked to keep the spirit of the Indian Constitution alive

Five citizens. Five public causes. All for establishing one principle – to boost faith in the living document.

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· Jan 30, 2017 · 01:00 pm