Edushine IAS

  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...