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Role Of Judiciary For Maintaining The Standards Of Public Order And Morality

In the constitution of India the state authorities have been allowed to exercise their right for maintaining public order and morality only in emergent situation and in a reasonable manner. For this Art 19(2) of the constitution guarantees fundamental rights to every citizens. Art 19(2) to 6 contain the nature of reasonable restrictions. The has to keep a vigil on the reasonability of restrictions imposed by the state in exercise of its power to maintain public order and morality. The criminal procedure code also contain certain provisions where the executive magistrate can take preventive actions in the event of likely hood of breach of peace under Sec 144,145 Cr.p.c. In maintaining law and order the state agencies has extra ordinary powers and if these powers are exercised unreasonably there is a great danger to freedom and liberties of citizen. The fundamental human rights are of highest value and should be exercised not to adversely effect to general public and social interest. There should be a balance to maintain between fundamental rights and interest of society on one hand and the rights and interests of individual on the other side. Care should be taken for exercising the public morality but no private morality can be imposed.&nbsp

Anti-Terrorism Legislations Under Indian Criminal Justice System – A Critical Study

Terrorism is described as the greatest crime against humanity which poses a great threat to enjoyment of human rights. This has posed a global challenge for both individuals as well as nations the measures to be adopted to combat such terrorism. The term terrorism comes from French word terrorism which is based on Latin verb 'Terror' Terrorism is defined in the U.S. by the code of federal Bureau of investigation as the "unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government the civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives. In the words of R. Venkatraman the former president of India at the 21st annual conference of the Indian Society of International Law mentioned that the process is not "Just the maintenance of the powers of the state or 'order law order with law'

Effect of Phaltrikadi Kwatha in the management of Pandu in Children - An Open Clinical Trial

Background: Pandu (Anemia) is one of the commonest and most prevalent diseases in Pediatric population in India. Drugs available in the market used for treating Anemia (Pandu) have untoward effects like constipation, non-palatability, intolerance, loss of appetite etc. It is today’s need to safely treat the Pandu (Anemia) in children with herbal preparations which are mentioned in many Ayurvedic Classics which are economical and safe. So Phalatrikadi Kwatha a formulation mentioned to be useful in the management of Pandu Roga was used in the present study. Aim and Objectives: Primary: To evaluate the efficacy of Phalatrikadi Kwatha in Pandu in children. Secondary: To evaluate the Efficacy of Phalatrikadi Kwatha in different Prakruti in Pandu in children. Methodology: This study was an interventional open labelled clinical trial and conducted on 30 diagnosed Patients of Pandu for a period of 30 days. Follow up was done on 10th, 20th, 30th days of study on the basis of subjective criteria and Hb% before treatment and after treatment. Results: Symptoms of Anemia and Hb% level were statistically analysed for any change before treatment, after treatment and during the follow up. Statistically significant changes (p<0.05) were observed in subjective (Dourbalyata, Aruchi) and objective (Hb%) parameters of Pandu Rogi. No significant difference was observed in different specific Dosha dominant Prakruti. Conclusion: Phalatrikadi Kwatha was found effective in the treatment of Pandu in children, thus showing significant results with respect to symptoms like Dourbalyata, Aruchi and increase in Hb%

Usage pattern of Library Resources and Services by the Students and Faculty Members of B.Ed Colleges Affiliated to Kuvempu University

This study explores user perception, the use of an academic library, and the correlation between user perception and library use. The findings indicate that the B.Ed College library is a preferred place to study and spend time during non-class times on campus. The frequent user activities in the library included individual study, reading, computer use, finding information, group study, using reference and information services, and meeting and socializing. The correlation between library use and each of the user activities was examined. The findings suggest that users perceive the B.Ed College library primarily as a place for learning and information seeking. The study shows how users perceive and use the library, and provides insights into how libraries can strengthen their place and advance their role in the academic community

MAPPING OF GLOBAL NATURAL HAZARDS RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY DURING 2006-2015

This paper examines with scientometric tools a total of 7659 publications on natural hazards indexed in web of science database during the period 2006-2015. The average number of publications published per year was 765.9. The highest number of publications (1264) was recorded in the year 2015. The relative growth rates (RGR) has decreased from 2007 (0.72) to 2015 (0.18) in the span of 10 years. The doubling time (DT) has gradually increased from 0.96 in 2007 to 3.85 in 2015. The exponential growth of publications was observed during the study period. Majority of publications were found in English language. Authors from USA have contributed maximum number of publications compared to the other countries and India stood 8th rank in terms of productivity in this period. A total of 7274 different institutions were involved in the productivity, among them Harvard University, USA contributed highest number of 110 articles. The subject Geology contributed the largest share (22.93%) among subjects followed by Environmental science ecology (19.66%), water resources (15.45%) and Meteorology atmospheric sciences (12.43%) etc since the natural hazards are delt by many disciplines

Manjisthadi Lepa as Vedanasthapana in soft tissue injury with special reference to Ankle Sprain

Background: Demanding lifestyle has boosted the incidence of trauma/soft tissue injury. One among such conditions is sprain with site predominance as Ankle accounting for 75%. Most sprains are sports related injuries and treatment for which is PRICE (pain killers, rest, icepack, compression and elevation) in allied science. In the United States it is estimated that 23,000 people per day, necessitate medical care for ankle sprains including athletes and non-athletes. Achayra Sushruta in the context of Bhagna Chikitsa explained Manjisthadi Lepa to combat Vedana (pain). Objective of the study: To evaluate the Vedanasthapana effect of Manjisthadi Lepa in soft tissue injuries with special reference to Ankle sprain. Materials: 40 patients of Ankle sprain were selected from OPD and IPD of BVVS Ayurved Medical Hospital, Bagalkot based on the inclusive criteria. Study design: Single group, open clinical study. Method: Lepa was applied at affected site twice daily for 07 days and removed before it dried. Follow up: on 15th, 30th and 45th day. Observation: Age distribution showed 40% of patients were between 20-30 years with female predominance of 67.5%. Occupation wise students ranked more. Mode of injury dominates to getting down the stairs 80% with inversion of foot 85% especially left sided majority of 82.5% having grade I injury. Interpretation and conclusion: The study showed 88.2% improvement in pain, 85.7% in tenderness, 71.8% in swelling and 100% in loss of function and discoloration respectively by a period of one week treatment. Ankle range of movements showed 100% improvement with p value <0.001