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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act

Synopsis: Recently Bombay High Court has acquitted a man of sexual charges under POCSO act. The existence of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in the POCSO act is leading to these decisions. Introduction: A petition was filed in the Bombay High Court against the decision of the sessions court.  The Session Court had convicted a person for… Continue reading Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act

Akash NG (New Generation) Missile

What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile. It was launched from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha. About Akash missile Akash-NG Missile: It is a new generation Surface-to-Air Missile meant for use by the Indian Air Force. Purpose: It will… Continue reading Akash NG (New Generation) Missile

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 28th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here The Anthropocene era has placed an ethical challenge before the human race | The Indian Express Indian Express Page- 10 Syllabus Topic – Geography and sustainable development Explained: What upcoming expedition to Ram… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 28th January, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 27, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today List of 9 PM Articles Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act Feasibility of Remote Voting Project Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities Way forward for Taxing older vehicles   Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act Source: Click here… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 27, 2021

Criminalisation of government criticisms: Laws and issues

Recently Bihar government decided to categorize defamatory and offensive social media posts against government officials as cybercrime. Bihar Police has issued a circular to implement this order. This is not the first instance when Sedition laws and criminal defamation have been used to silence the critics of the government. Examples of Government silencing critics: First,… Continue reading Criminalisation of government criticisms: Laws and issues

Myths about IAS Interview / Personality Test of Civil Services Examination

There are several myths with respect to IAS Interview. Especially with social media and whatsapp, we often see many myths of IAS Interview being propagated. Here we clarify and bust some myths. Do I need to have work experience to get good marks in the Civil Services Interview / Personality Test? No. Absolutely not. In… Continue reading Myths about IAS Interview / Personality Test of Civil Services Examination

What is Criminal Defamation?

In India, criminal defamation falls under section 499 of the IPC. Defamation is defined as the communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual person, group, product, business, government, religion, or nation. Section 500 punishes the criminal defamation. The person who commits the crime can be punished with the imprisonment for… Continue reading What is Criminal Defamation?

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What is Sedition?

In India, Sedition falls under section 124A of the IPC (Indian Penal Code). It is defined as any action that brings or attempts to bring contempt or hatred towards the government of India. Sedition cases are punishable with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. It categorises four sources of seditious acts:  spoken words,  written words,  signs or  visible representations. … Continue reading What is Sedition?

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