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Formation and Application of Treaties

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) is technically only binding on its member states, which could limit its application...

Protection of Copyright

The first statute relating to copyright in India was enacted in 1914. It was closely modelled on the UK Copyright Act of 1911. The Act of...

Impeachment of President of India

Impeachment, as a constitutional process, stands as a cornerstone of democracy, serving as a mechanism for holding high-ranking officials...

Continental Shelf under UNCLOS

The continental shelf is rich in natural resources and highly prized by coastal States fortunate enough to possess a continental margin....

Corporate Law to Civil Services - Kshitij Sharma, AIR 384 UPSC CSE 2023

Kshitij Aditya Sharma, who secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 384 in the UPSC CSE 2023, provides valuable insights into his...

Contract of Guarantee

The Indian Contract Act, 1872 delineates the legal framework governing various types of contracts, including contracts of guarantee....

Theft Under IPC/BNS

In criminal law, the offence of theft stands as one of the most fundamental transgressions against property rights. Defined under Section...

Right to silence under Indian Constitution

The "right to silence" is a fundamental principle of the common law system that protects individuals from self-incrimination. It asserts...

Contract of Agency in India

Content: Definition and Roles Competence to Appoint and Become an Agent Types of Agents Creation of Agency Duties of an Agent Case Law on...