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SIGNS OF DEATH

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  Introduction The intersection of  law and science  has created dynamic avenues for understanding life and death. One of the most critical domains in this intersection is  forensic science , which plays a crucial role in the  legal determination of death . While psychology concerns itself with the study of the living, forensic science lends its expertise to deciphering the mysteries of the dead. The legal system relies heavily on  forensic evidence  to determine not only the fact of death but also the  time, cause, and manner  of it. In this context,  thanatology —the scientific study of death—emerges as a key discipline. The legal relevance of accurately identifying the  signs of death  cannot be overstated. Whether the deceased is in an  organic  (biologically intact) or  inorganic  (partially decomposed or altered) state, the law must leave  no scope for ambiguity . This article discusses...

CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL 2019: BRINGING LEGALITY TO THE SHADOWS

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Introduction Across the globe, nations are striving to regulate their populations and prioritize the well-being of their citizens. As part of this effort, many countries have been tightening border controls, increasing deportations, and strictly regulating the status of illegal immigrants. In India, the  Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)  represents a significant legislative move by the Central Government to address the status of certain undocumented immigrants based on religious identity. The Act, passed amidst significant political and public discourse, aims to offer  citizenship to persecuted minorities  from neighbouring Islamic republics. However, its  constitutional validity, implications for national resources, demographic impact, and social consequences  have ignited widespread debate, both in the legal and civil spheres. Background and Legislative Intent The  Central Government  contends that the  constitutions of Pakist...