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Month: April 2024

Is Euthanasia Legal In India?

Passive euthanasia is legal in India, but the active form of it is still illegal and it looks like it will be that way for quite a while. In India, there are two kinds of euthanasia: active and passive. Active…

Top US Official States India’s TikTok Ban Aids Legal Battle Against Chinese App

As per the FCC chief Brendan Carr, United States is getting a strong stand in the country’s legal case against Tiktok, because of the ban that India has imposed already on the social media app. It is important to mention…

Kerala’s Legal Pursuit: Seeking Supreme Court Remedy on Bill Assent Delays

As of now, the Kerala Government is facing a delay in the starting of argument in Supreme Court regarding the actions from the parts of the Government and the President regarding the bills passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The…

Iraq’s New Law: Harsh Prison Sentences for Same-Sex Relations

New Law Enactment by Iraq Mentioned 10 to 15 Years of Jail time for LGBTQ+ Practices The law recently passed in the Iraq parliament has been vehemently criticized by the diplomats and human rights groups. The law passed imposes severe…

Is Red Light Area Legal In India?

To put it in the simplest words possible, there are no such laws in India stating that red light areas are illegal in India. But still, you may have heard in the news that police regularly raid red-light areas and…

Is Polygamy Legal In India?

Simply put, Polygamy is actually illegal in India under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). That is for all the religions of India except Islam. For Muslim men, Polygamy is actually legal in India, and they can have four wives at…

Is Betting Gambling Legal In India?

According to the Gambling Act, betting as well as gambling are prohibited in India. But yes, there are some states in India where you can legally gamble. If you want to know the state-specific laws and the actual strict laws…

Is Weed Legal In India?

Simply put, the recreational use of weed is prohibited in India. And let’s say, if any person is found possessing weed in India, then he/she can be charged with a fine under the NDPS Act. Sure, the fine amount may…

Is Marijuana Legal In India?

The short and sweet answer is that Marijuana is actually illegal and prohibited in India. Now, you might be thinking: Then why is bhang legal in India? Well, that’s because bhang is made from the leaves and stem of the…

Is Surrogacy Legal In India?

Simply put, surrogacy is legal in India, but commercial surrogacy is not. In India, you see, there are varied views on surrogacy, but the law stands with traditional surrogacy and makes it legal in India. If you are more interested…