Intellectual Property: Registration and Effects
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Intellectual Property: Registration and Effects
Clearance to get a Passport and Visa during the pendency of Criminal Cases
Summary of the Payment and Settlement System Act, 2007
Procedure to track court cases online
Key Features of Union Budget 2023
Top 10 reasons to hire a Civil Lawyer
5 Benefits Of Hiring A Business Lawyer When Starting Your Company
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Consult A Banking Lawyer
10 Things to Consider Before Hiring an Accident Lawyer
Payment Recovery Process
Analyzing legal and security issues in cyber contracts (E - contracts)
Discharging and Quashing in Criminal Cases
Legal compliances for online shopping sites in India
How to select a Lawyer
Supreme Court Judgments 2022
Maternity Benefit Act 1961, at a Glance
Modes of Recording Accepted by Court
Essential elements of a sale under the Transfer of Property Act
Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Is it important to respond to a summon?
Analysis of Section 18 of Limitation Act, 1963
Fresh period of Limitation
The breakdown of the doctrine of Res-Judicat
Impact Of Supreme Court Ruling
Analysis of Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act
How is 'BLACK MAGIC' governed in India
Different Identities of an NDA
Breaking down the requirements of becoming a Public Prosecutor in India.
Mohan Breweries & Distilleries V/s Commercial Tax officer, Madras
Kavita Kanwar Vs. Mrs Pamela Mehta & Ors
Entry into Judiciary: Minimum required Qualifications
Law of Retrenchment
Grounds for refusal of a Trademark Application
Early disposal of pending cases by the High Court
Parminder Kaur V/s State of Punjab
Central Bank of India V/s M/S Maruti Acetylene Co. Ltd.
Goan Real Estate and Construction Ltd. And Anr. V/s Union of India
Raj Kumar V/s Ajay Kumar
Synopsis of the Special Marriage Act in India
Lok Adalat has no jurisdiction to decide a matter on Merits
Significance of a Police Clearance Certificate in a pending Accident Case
Understanding the Digital Rupee
Eligibility of Teachers for Gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Dr. M. Kocher V/s Ispita Seal
Smt. Seema Kumar V/s Ashwin Kumar
Leo Francis Xaviour V/s The Principal, Karunya Institute
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Addissery Raghavan V/s Cheruvalath Krishnadasan
Himalaya House Co. Ltd. Bombay V/s Chief Controlling Revenue
K. Sivaram V/s P. Satishkmar
Basir Ahmed Sisodia V/s The Income Tax Officer
Burden of Proof
Interest for delayed Payment under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Need for Change?
How to file a complaint in regards to violation of Cyber Laws
Delayed Justice from Consumer Courts
Can a registered Will be challenged in the Indian Court?
Trademark Infringement - Triple identity test in Trademark
Blockchain Technology in India – II
Manish V/s Nidhi Kakkar
Withdrawal of Mutual Divorce Proceedings
Blockchain Technology in India - I
Unnatural Offences
Surendra Kumar Bhilawe V/s The New India Assurance Company
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Life Insurance Corporation of India V/s Mukesh Poonamchand Shah
MSME Debt Recovery Provisions
Neelam Gupta Vs Mahipal Sharan Gupta
Analysis of Section 11A of Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.
Time Limits & Procedure to approach HC in Civil Cases
The necessity of Gender-Neutral laws in India
Sou. Sandhya Manoj Wankhade V/s Manoj Bhimrao Wankhade
Plea of Adjustment
Filing of Complaints against biased Judges
G. Raj Mallaih and Anr. V/s State of Andhra Pradesh
Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd. V/s Suresh Production
Chief Administrator of Huda &Anr. v/s Shakuntala Devi
Permanent Child Custody
Dilution of the statutory protection available to MSMEs
Validity of an Unregistered Sale Agreement
Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprise v/s Ks Infraspace LLP
False and misleading advertisements in India
National Legal Service Authority v/s Union of India and Others
Recovery Procedure in Cheque Bounce Cases
Roxann Sharma V/s Arun Sharma
Ganesh Santa Ram Sirur V/s State Bank of India &Anr.
Recovery Procedure of Consumer Court Cases
Bank Guarantee
M/s M.M.T.C Ltd. & Anr v/s M/s Medchl Chemical & Pharma P
Shailendra Swarup V/s Enforcement Directorate, The Deputy
SunitaTokas v/s New India Insurance Ltd.
Can couples get separated without a divorce?
Scope of Arbitration in India
Appointment of Arbitrators
NRIs right to purchase Property in India
Decriminalization of Dishonour of Cheques: a measure contradictory to its purpose
Paternity leave in India
Regulation of Cryptocurrency in India
How can litigants list their cases online?
Validity of Narco-Analysis in India
Remedies against frivolous cases registered against students by the Police
Procedures involved in a Criminal Trial
Procedured Involved in a Family Court Case
Death Certificate of a missing Person
Accountability of Police
Highlight of important Dishonour of Cheque case laws in 2020
Guidelines to be followed by Registered Medical Practitioners to dispense medicines
Land Mark Judgements on Family Law for the Year 2020
Remedies against harassment by Recovery Agents
Abetment to Suicide
Overview of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy
Rights of husbands in dowry and cruelty-based complaints
Admissibility of E-evidence; Are WhatsApp chats and E-mails admissible in Court?
Triloki Nath Singh V/s Anirudh Singh
Milmet Oftho & Ors. V/s Allergan Inc.
Director of Income Tax II (International Taxation) V/s M/s Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
M/s ExL Careers V/s Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank Ltd V/s Babulal Lade & Ors.
Constitutionality of Bandhs
State of Himachal Pradesh V/s A parent of a student of a Medical College & Ors.
Rathnamma & Ors. V/s Sujathamma & Ors.
Ravinder Kaur Grewal V/s Manjit Kaur
Ficus Pax Pvt. Ltd. V/s Union of Indian & Ors.
Commissioner of Income Tax V/s Chandra Sekhar
Analysis of Section 41-A of CRPC, 1973
Judgment: Indian Bank V/s Abs Marine Product Pvt. Ltd.
Kailas & Ors. V/s State of Maharashtra
Sukhedu Das Vs Rita Mukherjee
Witness to a Will
National Insurance Co. Ltd V/s Hindustan Safety Glass Works
Mahalakshmi V/s Bala Venkatram (d) through LR & Anr.
Kajal V/s Jagdish Chand
Shyamal Kumar V/s Sushil Kumar Agarwal
NRI's Power of Attorney
Megha Khandelwal V/s Rajat Khandelwal and Ors.
Is Registration Compulsory under Trademark and Copyright?
Md. Eqbal & Anrs. V/s State of Jharkhand
Types of Will
Employment Contract
Police Clearance Certificate
Validity of Crypto-Currency in India
A. Jayachandra V/s Aneelkaur
Points to be considered before filing an Income Tax Return
Union of India V/s N. K. Shrivasta
Startup under the Government Programme
The procedure for filing a complaint against a Lawyer
Types of Stamp Paper
Satvinder Singh V/s State of Bihar
Sexual Violence laws under the Indian Penal Code
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Division of Assets
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Types of Property
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Personal Injury - Damages
Adultery under the Indian Law
United Commercial Bank & Anr. V/s Deepak Debbarma & others
Intentional Wrongs
Vinay Kumar Mittal & Others V/s Deewan Housing Financial Corporation Limited
How to get a Marriage Certificate?
Mohammed Siddique Vs National Insurance Company Ltd
Pagdi System
The Bonus Act
Frivolous Complaints under the Sexual Harassment Act
Important Income Tax Return Forms and its Due Dates
Garden Leave
How can a Private Complaint be filed?
Key changes to Indian Tax Regulations
Employees Provident Fund
Status of Triple Talaq
Contract Farming & the new ordinances that affect the Farmers
Documents required for filing a Divorce
Section 138, 141 and 142 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
Validity and Enforceability of Click-wrap Agreements
Child Custody under Christian and Parsi Law
Hindu Succession Act
Oppression and Mismanagement
Fraudulent and Invalid Contracts
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Loan Frauds in India
Penalties associated with Driving
Laws governing a Knife
Medical Negligence and its Compensation
Interim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act
Shortcomings of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Tougher rules for the E-Commerce Industry
Difficulties faced by men in Family Courts
The consumer is the King in 2020
Illegal Termination of an Employee during Covid-19.
Child Labour Laws in times of Covid-19
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Title Verification of Immovable Property
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Cheque Bounce Notice
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IT Department Notice
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Basic Elements of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
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Promotion of Medical Products.
Doctors' Bill: Prohibition of Violence & Damage to Property Bill, 2019.
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Demerger
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Need to amend CrPC and IPC to increase the conviction rate.
Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019
The Growth of technology Patents in India
Citizenship under the Indian Constitution
Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution
A comparative study of the Indian, UK and the US Constitution
Can the Indian Constitution be Amended?
Overview of the Indian Constitution
All you need to know: Drafting a Legal Notice
Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019
Overview of The Indian Penal Code
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Delay of Condonation
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Motor Accident Claim Tribunal
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Duty of patient to avoid aiding Medical Negligence
Rights of the Patient
Steps to be taken to avoid Medical Negligence
Liability of Medical Negligence under Consumer Protection Act
Laws that affect Medical Professionals in India
Defense against Medical Negligence Cases
Duties of Doctors
Common types of Medical Negligence
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Regulation for E - Pharmacy in India
Types of Consent for Medical Treatment
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Guidelines for the prescription of medicines
Procedure to start a Pharmacy Store in India
India Vs Pakistan: Kulbhushan Jadhav's Case
Contempt of Court
Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
Bankruptcy & Insolvency in India
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Guardian and Ward Act In India
Medical Negligence in India
Procedure to be followed in Civil Recovery Proceedings
Rights of Consumers
Mandatory Registration of Documents and procedure
Rafale Deal And All About The Controversy
Rape is the fourth most serious crime in India and a serious problem worldwide. It is generally a crime committed by men against women, but have we ever thought about it vice-versa? Historically, Rape was regarded as a crime committed by only men against women, but over time, it has been observed that members of other genders, such as men and transgender communities, are also victims of this crime. Anyone, regardless of age, gender or sexual relationship, can be raped. Although there are many such cases, most of them have not been reported because people fear that the report will raise questions about its effectiveness. Most cases of Rape against people other than women have not been reported. People have realized this, but they need to understand this type of crime, as it is necessary to maintain a proper legal system and get rid of this dreadful crime.
First of all, it is necessary to admit that the victims and offenders of Rape can be of any gender, and this crime can happen anywhere, such as in schools, offices, prisons, workplaces, schools, etc. Investigations on male rape victims did not begin until after the 1980s, and it mainly targeted the sexual harassment of minors. Even in the 21st century, it is difficult for male rape victims to report sexual abuse because we live in a society where if a man is sexually abused, people believe that he can protect himself by having a strong male power. Therefore, most people worry that reporting sexual abuse will raise questions about their sexual abilities, or a thought arises that if a man rapes them, they will be considered gay. Some people share their experiences, but mostly, the victims worry about not reporting their Rape to the public. A study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Eastern Europe, USA) found that, according to reports, 1 in 17 people are forced to enter the house at a certain life stage. In a recent case in Mumbai, India, an RPF agent was accused of attempting to rape or commit a crime while still alive, but this patriarchal society does not believe that men can also be raped.
In most of these cases, consent is not taken. According to psychologist Sarah Khan, it is reported that less than one in ten male rapists are victims of male rape without any support and services, and there is a lack of a proper system of law against such crimes.
Indian Laws on Rape
Section 375 of the Indian Criminal Code (IPC) defines Rape as sexual intercourse with a woman against her will, without her consent, by coercion, misrepresentation or fraud or at a time when she has been intoxicated or duped or is of unsound mental health and in any case if she is under 18 years of age. A man is considered to rape when the following conditions are met:-
According to the above definition, under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, it can be assumed that men always confront women. When a woman forces a man to have sex with her, it is not Rape but a perpetrator. Thus, it is an assumed fact that a man is considered to rape a woman. However, it does not consider the man's consent regarding the sexual behaviour of the woman and always considers the woman to be the victim. In many cases, it is seen that a man False Rapes a woman to take revenge or commit an illegal act.
This shows that India has no specific laws for male rape victims; although Section 377 of the IPC that states that, whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished, is an exception to this, it is not sufficient to safeguard the rights of men in India.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO Act) criminalizes sexual assault on boys, but there are no such regulations for adult men. Sexual abuse of adult men is treated differently from that of adult women. The reason for this trend is unclear. India may have regulations on the Rape of boys, but it should also have regulations on the Rape of adult men. The conservative view is that only men who use their power to exploit women make men vulnerable. Sexual assaults and crimes against women and children do not seem to have the sense of equality guaranteed by Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. All laws must be gender-neutral, so any strongest law designed to protect women must also consider sexual crimes against men and other genders.
Criticisms and pitfalls of criminal jurisprudence
The lack of gender neutrality may be one of the most important features of Indian rape laws. Indian law must be developed according to the needs and requirements of its subject. History has shown that some laws that focus on women's safety and well-being have been abused, prompting legislators and courts to intervene and correct mistakes. The promise of equality and equal protection provided for in the law contained in Article 14 of the Constitution seems to have lost contact with our legislators in drafting laws on sexual harassment. The judiciary does not intend to discriminate against male victims of sexual harassment, but unfortunately, men are rarely seen as victims on this issue. Sexual harassment laws that are not related to gender take time and must be passed by the government to eliminate unintentional gender discrimination and provide equal protection. However, the Supreme Court rejected the gender-neutral law, stating a valid classification for a crime committed by a woman on a man. CJI Dipak Misra stated that the court is not saying that a woman cannot rape a man, but those circumstances would come under different offences under IPC. A plea similar to this was made in the Supreme Court earlier this year that challenged the constitutional validity of adultery laws in the country that would only punish a married man having an extra-marital sexual relationship with another married woman. A bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud and Chief Justice Dipak Misra took a prima facie view that although the criminal law focuses on "gender neutrality", this concept was absent under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the offence of adultery and therefore, referred this matter to a larger bench.
Conclusion
The penalty for any crime should be as severe as committed and should not be limited to any specific category. It should apply to all citizens, regardless of their gender. Pain is unparalleled, and everyone is the same. Whether male, female or transgender, survivors suffer the same physical, mental, and emotional distress. Gender terms indicate that a man cannot report a woman's sexual assault, because according to the definition of Rape, it can only be committed by a man. A person can file a lawsuit under the influence of violence or beating but not Rape. Even if the action is the same, the punishment for the person is not Rape. India is adapting and making changes to make itself a successful country. So why do we fall behind when the question of raping a man comes? The United Kingdom has gender-neutral laws. Therefore Indian legal system and its citizens must also recognize that even women can rape men. The law should also recognize men as victims and not just criminals. It is necessary to bring awareness about male sexual harassment, and the government and society must change the social stereotypes and hear the pain of male victims.
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