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  The Khalistani movement, also known as the Sikh separatist movement, is a political movement aimed at establishing an independent Sikh state in Punjab, India. The movement has its roots in the early 20th century, when some Sikh leaders started demanding greater autonomy and rights for the Sikh community. However, it gained momentum in the 1980s, leading to a violent insurgency that lasted for more than a decade. The roots of the Khalistani movement can be traced back to the British colonial period when the Sikh community demanded the creation of a separate Sikh state within India. Under the leadership of Tara Singh, who believed the Sikh to be a distinct community from Hindus, the demand for separate state gained voice. However, this demand was not accepted by the Indian National Congress and other political parties, and Punjab remained a part of India after independence in 1947. Click here to watch the video In the 1970s, the Akali Dal, a Sikh political party, demanded great...

  Criminalization of politics refers to the infiltration of criminals or individuals with a history of criminal activities into the political process. This phenomenon occurs when individuals with criminal backgrounds, such as those who have been convicted of serious crimes like murder, corruption, and money laundering, are able to successfully run for public office, hold political positions, or exert influence on political parties or leaders. Criminalization of politics can have negative impacts on democratic institutions and the rule of law, as it can lead to a breakdown of trust in government and undermine the legitimacy of democratic processes. It can also result in the creation of a culture of impunity, where criminal activities are normalized and tolerated in political circles. Legal aspect of disqualification of legislature with conviction for crime: The Indian Constitution does not outline the criteria for disqualifying a person from running for elections. However, the...

What is defamation? Defamation is the communication of false statements that causes harm to a person's reputation. It can be written or verbal. Written defamation is called libel whereas verbal defamation is called slander. Defamation is punishable by law as a person's reputation is considered their property. The history of defamation can be traced to Roman and German law, with punishments ranging from capital punishment to tongue cutting. In England, imputation of crime or social disease or casting aspersions on professional competence constituted slander until the Slander of Women Act was enacted, making imputation of unchastity illegal. French defamation laws were severe, and retraction of libelous material was severely punished. In Italy, defamation is criminally punishable, and truth seldom excuses defamation. To prove an offense of defamation, it must be shown that the accused created or disseminated defamatory content. 'Creating' can refer to authorship, bu...

  Marital rape refers to any non-consensual sexual act or penetration that occurs between two people who are married or in a similar intimate relationship, where one partner forces the other to engage in sexual activity against their will. It is a form of sexual violence and is a serious violation of a person's bodily autonomy and human rights. The debate related to marital rape has drawn much public attention in recent years.   Image Credit: The Indian Express Until recently, many countries did not recognize marital rape as a crime because they viewed it as part of the obligations of marriage. In India Section 375 of IPC defines rape which has excluded the sexual relation between spouses even without consent who are adult as rape. However, over the years, there has been a growing recognition of the harmful impact of marital rape on the victims, and many countries have now criminalized it. Arguments in favour: Marital rape refers to non-consensual sexual acts or penetr...

The term "Hindu rate of growth" refers to the low growth rate of the Indian economy in the post-independence era, particularly from the 1950s to the 1980s. The term was coined by the Indian economist Raj Krishna in the 1970s to describe the slow rate of economic growth in India during that time period. The concept and idea of Hindu Rate of Growth has created much confusion among people and in this article we try to make it clear. During the period of the "Hindu rate of growth," India's economy grew at an average rate of around 3.5% per year, which was considered slow compared to other developing countries. This slow growth was due to a variety of factors, including a highly regulated economy, a focus on import substitution, and a lack of investment in infrastructure and technology. However, in recent years, India's economy has undergone significant reforms and liberalization, resulting in much higher growth rates. Today, India is one of the fastest-growing m...