04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Section 17 of Juvenile Justice (Care And Protection Of Children) Act, 2000

Law
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) no proceeding shall be instituted and no order shall be passed against the juvenile under Chapter VIII of the said Code. Image Source: adeca.alabama.govComment: These section commands that no proceedings under Chapter.8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, can be instituted against a juvenile in conflict with law, nor can any order be passed under those provisions. It may be noted that Chapter 8 of Cr. P.C relates to security for keeping the Peace and good behaviour. ADVERTISEMENTS: In the case of Riyaz v. State of Maharashtra, the petitioner students were wrongfully detained in police lock-up for night and were taken to Tehsil on next day. They were alleged teasing of girls of…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Section 19 Removal of disqualification attaching to a conviction – Juvenile Justice (Care And Protection Of Children)

Juvenile Justice
(1) Notwith­standing anything contained in any other law, a juvenile who has committed an offence and has been dealt with under the provisions of this Act shall not suffer disqualification, if any, attaching to a conviction of an offence under such law. Image Source: i.ytimg.com(2) The Board shall make an order directing that the relevant records of such conviction shall be removed after the expiry of the period of appeal or a reasonable period as prescribed under the rules, as the case may be.Comment: ADVERTISEMENTS: The provisions of this section are analogous to those of Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 which removes disqualification attaching to conviction. The section provides that a juvenile who has committed an offence and has been dealt with under the provisions of…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Biology Question Bank – 15 Short Questions With Answers on “Food Production”

Management
15 Questions with Answers and Explanations on “Food Production” for Biology Students: Image Source: pnas.orgQ.1. Explain in brief the role of animal husbandry in human welfare. Ans. The agricultural practice of breeding and raising live stock is animal husbandry. It has benefited the human in developing the better breeds of animals. ADVERTISEMENTS: It has improved the quantity and quality of the animal products. The economical condition of people involved in agriculture has improved and their lives have become better.Q.2. If your family owned a dairy farm, what measures would you undertakes to improve the quality and quantity of milk production? Ans. Measures to be undertaken to improve the quantity of milk yield are— ADVERTISEMENTS: (a) Selection of good breeds having high yielding potential (HYV) should be choosen.(b) The breeds should…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Biology Question Bank – 26 Short Questions With Answers on “Organism and Populations”

Biology
26 Questions with Answers and Explanations on “Organism and Populations” for Biology Students: Image Source: i.ytimg.comQ. 1. Give two examples to biomes. Ans. (1) Desert ADVERTISEMENTS: (2) Rain forestQ. 2. How are the major biomes on earth formed? Ans. The major biomes are formed due to annual variation in the precipitation in a region. ADVERTISEMENTS: Q. 3. How are varieties of habitats formed in a biome? Ans. The variations at regional and local levels within a biome leads to the formation of habitats.Q. 4. How does the temperature affect the organisms? Ans. Temperature affects the enzymes kinetics and through this it affects the basal metabolism of the individual. ADVERTISEMENTS: Q.5. If a marine fish is placed in a fresh water aquarium, will the fish be able to survive? Why or…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Essay on the Nature of Hindu Law

Events
Law as understood by the Hindus is a branch of Dharma an expression which signifies duty.Broadly speaking it means the aggregate of duties and obligations religious, moral, social and legal. Law as such has never found an exclusive place in the scheme of the writings of the Hindu law givers. The system of law enunciated by them was influenced by the theological tenets and philosophical theories founded on the social and sociological concepts of pastoral people. Image Source: androidheadlines.com ADVERTISEMENTS: The legal precepts contained in their codes established an admixture of religion and ethics. Any attempt, therefore, to isolate completely any secular matter from its religious adjuncts would fail to give a comprehensive idea or proper perspective of the true juridical concept of Hindu law. Early Concept of Law: In…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

What are the Modern Sources of Hindu Law?

Marriage
Modern Sources of Hindu Law are as follows: (a) Judicial Decisions: Judicial decisions pronounced by the courts upon the various points have also developed as sources of law. Image Source: i.ytimg.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Now all the important points of Hindu law are found in the law reports. Since the laws propounded by the courts have the effect of superseding the commentaries, they have assumed greater importance. The decisions of Privy Council and Supreme Court are binding on all the courts including High Courts. The decisions of the High Court are not binding on any other High Court although they are binding on the courts subordinate thereto.Thus the decisions of Privy Council, Supreme Court and those of the High Courts constitute precedents to become important source of law. Bose, J. observed: “The…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

What are the Ancient Sources of Hindu Law?

Music
Ancient sources of Hindu Law are as follows:(a) Shrutis;(b) Smritis; ADVERTISEMENTS: (c) Commentaries and digests; and(d) Customs. (a) Shrutis: The word shruti has been derived from the verb ‘Shru’ which means “to hear”. Shruti stands for what has been heard. It is generally believed that the Shrutis contain the words of God which came down to us through the seers and sages. These shrutis occupy the most exaulted position for spiritual bearing. They are not so much useful for the knowledge of the positive law. Image Source: detspringendepunkt.net ADVERTISEMENTS: These shrutis including Upnishadas constitute the complete codes of the spiritual learning which are helpful in the attainment of salvation. However, they are regarded as the oldest sources of law. Rigveda is first and foremost among the shrutis for the knowledge…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Injunction to Perform Negative Agreement – Section 42 | Specific Relief Act

Trade
Section 42 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 Provides that: 1. Consequential Relief: In a suit for declaration to the effect that defendants are neither owners not have any right of redemption, there was omission to seek declaration against statutory order of Collector granting redemption of mortgage and affirming possession of defendant therefore, suit was barred. Image Source: mayurbardolia.com 2. Contract in restraint of trade: ADVERTISEMENTS: The question whether an agreement is void under Section 27 of the Contract Act, 1872 must be decided upon the wording of that section. There is nothing in the wording of Section 27 to suggest that the principle stated therein does not apply when the restraint is for a limited period only or is confined to a particular area. Such matters of partial restriction…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Withdrawal from prosecution (Section 321 of CrPc)

Government
Legal provisions regarding withdrawal from prosecution under section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.According to Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of a case may, with the consent of the Court, at any time before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person either generally or in respect of anyone or more of the offences for which he is tried; and, upon such withdrawal; Image Source: media1.fdncms.com ADVERTISEMENTS: (a) If it is before a charge has been framed, the accused shall be discharged in respect of such offence or offences;(b) If it is made after a charge has been framed, or when under this Code no charge is required, he shall be acquitted in…
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04Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

When manner of committing offence must be stated (Section 213 of CrPc)

Law
Legal provisions regarding when manner of committing offence must be stated under section 213 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.According to Section 213 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, when the nature of the case is such that the particulars relating contents of charge (Section 211) and relating to time, place and person (Section 212) do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Image Source: davidmathiraj.files.wordpress.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Illustrations:(a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected.(b)…
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