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In India, both the issues have been dealt with up to a certain extent to ensure that they don’t interfere with legal implementations. The concept of jury duty was abolished in India in the 1960s owing to the case of K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra 1962 AIR 605. In this particular case, decision made by the jury was found perverse and influenced by the media and the presiding judge. The Bombay High Court convicted Nanavati – a verdict upheld by the Supreme Court. In case of crime committed…

Punctureman - Punctureman, a leading puncture repair service established on 23 November, 2011 in association with India's largest oil conglomerate Indian Oil Corporation. It served for the last three years and today, it is in eight states as Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, U.P., Gujrat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttrakhand and eighteen main cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Panjim, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Dehradun, Kolkata, etc. Its 151 outlets are…

Part B. B1. Guha argues that the “Adivasis as a whole have gained least and lost most from six decades of democracy and development in India” Ramachandra Guha in his essay argues that Adivasis are the ones who has gained almost nothing from the development of India after its independence but instead they have been exploited and have lost so much from their lives in the process. He focuses on the tribals of peninsular India who are marginalized invisible victims with other minorities to show how…

Sugar: A Bittersweet History The author's main point in this novel is to illustrate the significance of sugar in world history. Sugar has slowly made its way from the highest of society to the lower and middle classes. Sugar took over the world it went into the households of many and became apart of the diet everyone. The amount of sugar that was used increased, and in turn the amount that was produced increased. Sugar became a necessity rather than a delicacy. People became addicted and…

Kayaking Would you like to go for a relaxed paddle ride along the coastline or backwaters of Tarkarli???. Then try Kayaking which is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful coastline, backwaters and areas in and around Tarkarli. Kayaking is a very popular activity with youngsters and there are a few operators in Tarkarli who will guide you to the ideal spots for Kayaking in Tarkarli like fresh water canals and the backwaters of Tarkarli along with experienced guides. Game Fishing…

The major factor which leads to migration is traditional push-pull factors. Push factors refers to circumstances at home i.e. drought ,famine, poor living conditions, low agriculture productivity etc. while pull factors refers to those circumstances that attracts migrants. And such factors are better employment, attractive lifestyles, better health care facilities, high income etc. Apart from these factors there are no doubt that these urban centres also offer a chance to enjoy a better and…

4.1.1 Scope of Tourism in India India has the Himalayan ranges in the north, a long coastline surrounded by seas in the south. In addition, India is rich in varied landscapes, enchanting historical sites and royal cities, clean beaches, serene mountain retreats, rich cultures and festivities to enjoy and rejuvenate. In any part of the year, India can offer a wide selection of destinations and experiences. In summer, there are lovely retreats amidst the heady beauty in the Himalayas or the…

He defines the term ‘dominant caste’ as, “A caste may be said to be "dominant" when it preponderates numerically over the other castes, and when it also wields preponderant economic and political power. A large and powerful caste group can be more easily dominant if its position in the local caste hierarchy is not too low” (Srinivas, 1955, p.18). It is interesting to note that he was unconsciously influenced by the Caste Hindu's identity throughout his work. The work, “Dominant Caste and Other…

So the Court laid down a criterion for the determination of “appropriate cases”, ie., the infringement must be patent, incontrovertible, gross and shocks the conscience of the court. It is being attempted here to make a fact analysis of some cases, where compensation was awarded under article 32, to expose and analyze this trend- the trend in choosing “appropriate cases”. As already mentioned, in Rudul Sah case, violation was of right to life and personal liberty and the fact was already stated.…

differentiated under the crushing impact of caste and gender is poignantly conveyed inUrmilaPawar’s ‘The Weave of My Life’. UrmilaPawar is a literary figure who wrote several novels and short stories in Marathi literature. She was born in Konkan region of Maharashtra. As a dalit writer she made herself comparable to any other Dalit woman writer like Baby Kamble etc. Her autobiography ‘Aaydan’ published in 2003 translated by Maya Pundit as ‘The Weave of My Life: A Dalit Woman’s Memoir’. ‘Aaydan’…