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Introduction Term "Intellectual Property" is formed of two words, "Intellectual" and property. Intellectual means, connected directly from our intellect(Brain), so any ideas or thoughts which are created by our mind, and if they have commercial...

What are war rapes War rape differs vastly from normal peace time rape, which is internal law and order problem of a state. War rape is no ordinary rape. This is part of deliberate strategy by the occupation forces to demoralize the enemy. War...

Introduction   Undoubtedly, India has a very rich heritage. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.  It goes without saying that ancient Indians  could not do without law, rules and some reward/ punishment...

Background or Punishment  The history of punishment is as old as the human civilization. Man opted for living in community as this was safer and covenient. But benefits of living in society were not without sacrifice. It was necessary to...

Introduction  The term sovereignty is used in relation to a government/ state. It is the inalienable right to rule and governance over well defined territorial area without any outside interference. Thus, India attained sovereignty only after...

1973 December. Countries were invited to a UNO meeting at New York. 2000 representatives from 150 countries  reached. Their need was common sea laws for everyone. Already two meetings dissolved without arriving at a common point. So, they...

The other day the former speaker of Lok Sabha and an eminent lawyer of the nation Mr. Some Nath Chatterjee and Justice A. K. Gangully were who just retired as a judge of Supreme Court were embroiled in a judicial row. While the former speaker...

Need for Election reforms These days the topic of electoral reforms is gathering interest. The team anna who is spearheading a movement for Jan Lok Pal has on its agenda electoral reforms like No Vote option and power to recall. Some groups are...

Intellectual property is intangible property or hidden property which is result of creativity of an individual or a group e.g. patents or copyrights. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are legal rights granted to the creator or inventor of the...

Lawyer This article is about professionals who are envied world over because of the immensely lucrative profession they are in. I am talking about lawyers! The importance of these learned and skillful individuals goes highlighted in everyday...