General Legal issues

Can an affinity test be applied as a litmus test in cases of caste claims?

Can an affinity test be applied as a litmus test in cases of caste claims?

The caste, tribe, or community certificate issued by the appointing authority in the required form for SCs, STs, and OBCs is only recognised as proof of a candidate’s claim to be a member of a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Other Backward Class. The test of affinity An affinity test requires authorities to investigate and …

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Guilty Intention vs Guilty Knowledge: A Legal Battleground

Guilty Intention vs Guilty Knowledge: A Legal Battleground

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is a comprehensive legal framework that governs criminal offenses in India. Section 304 of the IPC deals with the crime of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. However, it is crucial to differentiate between “guilty intention” and “guilty knowledge” when applying this section to ensure proper justice is served. The …

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