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24/09/2025

24/09/2025

Todays questions on constitution amendments.
Here are 10 MCQs on Amendments to the Indian Constitution:

1. Which amendment added the Ninth Schedule to protect certain laws from judicial review?
a) 1st Amendment
b) 24th Amendment
c) 42nd Amendment
d) 44th Amendment

2. The 42nd Amendment is known as the “Mini Constitution.” Which of these words did it add to the Preamble?
a) Socialist, Secular, Integrity
b) Freedom, Equality, Justice
c) Democracy, Republic, Unity
d) Liberty, Fraternity, Equality

3. Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
a) 61st Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 52nd Amendment

4. The 44th Amendment reversed many provisions of which earlier amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 24th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 1st Amendment

5. Which amendment abolished privy purses and privileges of former princely rulers?
a) 25th Amendment
b) 39th Amendment
c) 26th Amendment
d) 42nd Amendment

6. The 73rd Amendment granted constitutional status to which local institutions?
a) Municipal Corporations
b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
c) Cooperative Societies
d) Urban Development Authorities

7. Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
a) 101st Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 92nd Amendment

8. The 25th Amendment curtailed which Fundamental Right?
a) Right to Property
b) Right to Equality
c) Freedom of Speech
d) Right to Education

9. Which amendment added Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment

10. The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was made in which year?
a) 1949
b) 1951
c) 1955
d) 1967

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22/09/2025

🥇👩‍💼“First-generation advocate? Choosing between a general law course and an honours degree after 12th can make all the difference in your legal career. Here’s how to decide…”

Choosing a law course after completing 12th can be a crucial decision, especially for first-generation aspiring advocates. Here’s a guide to help make that choice clearer: General Course or Honours Course?

As a first-generation advocate, the journey can feel daunting, but selecting the right foundation sets the tone for your entire legal career.

🔹 General Law Course: offers a broad legal education, perfect if you want to explore various areas of law and keep your options open initially. It provides solid grounding but with less specialization and research intensity.

🔹 Honours Law Course: dives deeper into legal concepts with added specialization, research projects, and advanced subjects. It is ideal for those who want to develop expertise and stand out in competitive law firms and amongst senior advocates.

🏬 Firms and experienced advocates often prefer candidates with honours degrees for their advanced knowledge and readiness to handle complex legal issues. However, what matters most is your passion, dedication, and willingness to learn continuously.

📑✅For first-generation advocates, choosing honours could provide an edge in a competitive field, but choosing a general course is also valuable if it aligns more with your goals and resources.

⁉️ Remember, your commitment shapes your success far beyond the course title. Choose wisely, stay focused, and keep pushing forward. The legal world needs your unique voice and determination!

22/09/2025

💡 Ever signed a contract and later realized there were *“unspoken promises”* that never made it to paper?
That’s exactly why the **Entire Agreement Clause** is so powerful—it makes sure what’s written in the contract is the *final word*.

This clause protects both parties by:
✔️ Preventing disputes over verbal promises
✔️ Ensuring clarity on agreed terms
✔️ Avoiding hidden surprises later

In law, what’s written is what stands. Always check if your contracts include this clause—it could save you from costly misunderstandings. ✍️⚖️

21/09/2025

Unlocking the true scope of trademark protection: The Delhi High Court clarifies that a full name is not a must to safeguard your brand under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act!

Exciting news for trademark professionals and entrepreneurs!

The Delhi High Court has clarified that using a full name is not mandatory. to avail protection under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The recent judgment reiterates that the statute contains “no restriction”. limiting protection only to the use of an individual's full name as a trademark. The Court, led by Justices C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla, reasoned that “a name is a name”—whether it is the first name, surname, or any part thereof, as long as it is genuinely one's own and is used bona fide in business, protection cannot be denied.

This decision arose from a dispute involving the mark “VASUNDHARA”, where the appellant argued that only the use of a full name (such as “Vasundhara Mantri”) should attract protection. The Court dismissed this contention, holding that courts cannot introduce limitations not expressly written into the law. Honest use remains the central criteria, and interim injunctions are unwarranted unless there is clear evidence of mala fide intent or an attempt to deceive the public.

This is a significant precedent that supports the “authentic and bona fide use of one’s own name”. first or last—in a business context. It also underlines the judiciary’s approach to interpreting statutory rights, insisting on not creating unwritten restrictions and upholding fair play in brand identity matters.

20/09/2025

🔑Key Elements of a Valid Contract Every Professional Should Know.

A contract is more than just a signed piece of paper—it’s a legally binding promise. For any agreement to be *valid and enforceable* under the **Indian Contract Act, 1872**, it must include some critical elements:

✨ **Offer and Acceptance** – A clear proposal and its unambiguous acceptance.
✨ **Lawful Consideration** – Something of value exchanged between parties.
✨ **Capacity of Parties** – Both parties must be legally competent (not minors, insolvent, or mentally incapable).
✨ **Free Consent** – Agreement must be made without coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.
✨ **Lawful Object** – The purpose must not be illegal or against public policy.
✨ **Intention to Create Legal Relations** – Parties must intend legal enforceability, not just social or domestic arrangements.
✨ **Certainty and Possibility of Performance** – Terms must be clear and capable of being performed.

A well-drafted contract saves time, avoids disputes, and builds trust.