he penetration, however slight, of the vulva or anus or mouth of another by any part of the body or by any object, with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade any person or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.
Meaning for the term “positive law” with respect to the United States Code
Positive law is distinguishable from natural law. The term “natural law”, especially as used generally in legal philosophy, refers to a set of universal principles and rules that properly govern moral human conduct. Unlike a statute, natural law is not created by human beings. Rather, natural law is thought to be the preexisting law of nature, which human beings can discover through their capacity for rational analysis.
Definitions under Indian Income Tax Act as on 2019
The Income Tax Act, 1961 CHAPTER I 2. Definitions. – In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (1) “advance tax” means the advance tax payable in accordance with the provisions of […]
Judgment means
In our opinion, a judgment within the meaning of these sections is the final decision of the Court intimated to the parties and to the world at large by formal “pronouncement” or […]
Means and Includes-the meaning of
In P.Kasilingam v. P.S.G.College of Technology, reported in AIR 1995 SC 1395, the Apex Court observed that: It has been urged that in Rule 2(b) the expression “means and includes” has been […]
Torture means
Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Declaration defines torture as follows: “. . torture means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted by or […]
HAZMAT legislation
Legislation regarding the regulation of hazardous materials
International Law- definition
What is International Law International law defines the legal responsibilities of States in their conduct with each other, and their treatment of individuals within State boundaries. International law encompasses a wide range […]
Satyagraha: the meaning of
Hidayatullah C. J. in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Vs. State of Bihar and Others, The last ground is based on “Mass Satyagraha”. The term Satyagraha has been defined in Webster’s “Twentieth Century […]
Dependant means
Definition of ‘dependant’ as provided in Section 2(1)(d) of Act, 1923, which is reproduced herein below:- (d) “dependant” means any of the following relatives of a deceased (employee), namely- (1) a widow, […]
Property
Article 31, like Art, 19 (1) (f), is concerned with “property.” Both the Articles are in the same chapter and deal with fundamental rights. Therefore, it is reasonable to say that the […]
