This book examines the legal history of mercy and violence as vital facets of colonial rule in India
Here Gandhi was building on a reading of colonial power that he first articulated in Hind Swaraj in 1909. One of the most ...
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Colonial-era law that could land ‘dancing groom’ in jail. What was Dramatic Performances Act Modi cited
Abolished in 2017, the 1876 law let authorities ban plays, arrest performers, and seize props if deemed seditious, obscene, ...
What was the colonial-era Dramatic Performances Act, mentioned by PM Narendra Modi?
The 1876 law had been declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court in 1956, and had not been used since then. The ...
Knowledge Nugget: Beyond the Dramatic Performance Act—which colonial laws are key for UPSC Exam?
Since 2014, the government has repealed many obsolete colonial-era laws. Some key British-era laws not only shaped the ...
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Understanding Bills of Lading Bill, which will replace colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act
The bill is set to streamline business processes, reduce litigation risks, and improve clarity for carriers, shippers, and ...
When Britain fathered Pakistan, Khalistan: India should make it costly for UK to still use such colonial-era puppets
The UK has had it too easy with India thus far. It should now be said, in no uncertain terms, that diplomacy cannot be a ...
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National Archives of India Celebrates 135th Foundation Day with Exhibition on Architectural Heritage
The exhibition provided a deep exploration of India’s vast cultural and historical legacy as reflected in its diverse ...