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Powers of High Court Judges vs. IAS Officers

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                          Powers of High Court Judges vs. IAS Officers   Our initial question for this blog is who is more powerful between a high court judge and an IAS officer. The simplest way to reach our conclusion would be to understand what both the posts are, their responsibilities and their powers which can be then compared. The High court is the highest court of appeal in India. According to the Indian constitution every state of the country must have a high court (also known as court of record) and each high court must constitutes of a chief justice. Currently there are 25 high courts in India. Powers, jurisdiction, and functions of high court are mentioned in Indian constitution from article 214 to article 231 but are not explicitly stated or explained. A high court judge is appointed to exercise the powers given to high court to resolve dispute...

Human Trafficking Unveiled

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                                              Human Trafficking Unveiled   Human trafficking is a tragic crime that persists in the modern era and is deeply tooted in our history throughout civilizations that exist. It is not only a grave violation of human rights but is also a stark reminder of the persistence of slavery and exploitation even in the 21st century. According to the United Nations office on drugs and crime or UNODC, human trafficking can be defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of individuals through force, coercion, or deception for the purpose of exploitation. In simple words, it is the illegal transportation of humans by force or deception for the purpose of labour, sexual exploitation or activities in whic...