Surrogacy is an arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman (the surrogate mother) agrees to bear a child for another person or persons, who will become the child’s parent(s) after birth. In surrogacy arrangements, monetary compensation may or may not be involved. The 228th report of the
Introduction: Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) occupies a pivotal position within India’s legal framework, delineating the parameters of theft offenses and prescribing corresponding penalties. As a cornerstone provision, Section 379 embodies the societal commitment to protecting property rights and upholding the rule of law. This article undertakes
Introduction: Within the intricate legal framework of India, the protection of women’s dignity and modesty is enshrined as a fundamental principle. Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) serves as a cornerstone in this endeavor, providing legal recourse against acts that outrage the modesty of women. This exhaustive analysis
Introduction The term ‘maintenance’ is defined as an amount payable by the husband to his wife who is unable to maintain herself either during the subsistence of marriage or upon separation or divorce. The terms ‘maintenance’ and ‘alimony’ have been used interchangeably, the term alimony means an allowance or amount
Introduction The Farlex legal dictionary defines the term ‘arrest’ as taking or keeping a person in custody by legal authority, especially in response to a criminal charge[i]. The expression ‘interstate arrest by police’ means when the accused person is arrested by the police of one state and the offence is
Framework for the Incarceration of Foreign Nationals With an increase in international travel and migration, the number of imprisoned foreign citizens has also gone up. Some countries deport or otherwise immediately remove all foreign nationals who are sentenced, while others continue to prosecute and punish with lengthy terms of imprisonment.
The Supreme Court had decriminalized homosexuality. Now having a homosexual relationship is not a crime.
