Most stupid laws of India

[discovershashank]

Though all over the world there are many laws made which seem funny and stupid even among the developed countries but the problem of Indian laws not primarily lies on it being stupid but also antiquated. There are some weird law mentioned beneath which definitely requires amendments or changes in them.

Indian Telegraph Act, 1885

The need of the telegraph act is not present now as the only people who will use it will not utilize the telegraph to take India over. When this act was initially passed in the year 1885 the need then was still justified as there was no concept of televisions back then but now after being invoke by almost 5 times by Doordarshan over the right of telecasting matches played in India, it should definitely be removed now. Due to this act the telecast of 1996 World cup was almost at stake it was only because of Telecom Regulatory Act of 1994 which checks few provisions of The Telegraph Act that the mishaps of this act are saved. This act is yet to be revoked totally.

Internet Censorship, an idea proposed by Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal the Union telecom & IT minister declared the idea that offensive images will not be allowed to upload on social networking sites. He also warned the sites about government removing those images themselves if Facebook and sites like Google failed to do so. This law when aired attracted a great deal of critics stating the violation of rights of speech and expression. Web censorship’s success is only hypothetical as it is impossible to remove all the images or detect which images are offensive and which are not. This law is rather useless and implementing it is logically impractical.

Law for LGBT and Adulterers

Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code is one of the most amusing laws till date. Section 497 of IPC states Adultery as an offence. The law incorporates some very comical gender discriminatory provisions. It punishes only a male who is doing adultery whereas a woman is freely allowed to cheat her husband. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender one of the most controversial and debated personifications have been the subject matter of section 377 which illegalizes any intercourse which is deemed to be against law of nature. Though in a recent Delhi High court judgement it has decriminalised sexual intercourse between bisexuals but an official amendment of the law is yet to be made.

The Legal Age for Drinking

The law for deciding the legal drinking age is the power of state government and hence varies for each state. E.g. in Gujarat consuming alcohol is totally banned whereas in Maharashtra the age limit after which a person can buy alcohol is 25 years. The funny part is the right to vote comes as a person turns 18 but age bars for alcohol consummation keeps on increasing. It’s silly because if a person is considered old enough to decide who the next prime minister is he is sure to have knowledge about whether he should consume alcohol or not. Today as compared to other countries the legal age for drinking is the one of highest in India.

Attempt to suicide

Section 309 of IPC makes suicides legal but not the attempts. If a person commits suicides he dies. There lies no further question of his actions as being legal or not but if a personal fails while attempting to commit suicide he is arrested. This runs parallel to the norms and custom usages of old Athens who denied the right of honoured burial to anyone who died after commenting suicide. On the contrary line there are the rituals of Japanese folks which states expects you to kill yourself if you are unable to perform your duties. ‘Harakiri’ which is referred to as one of the forms of ritual suicide also revolves around the customs of Japanese.

Stupid laws for being a pilot

As per one of the most efficient lawyer Mr Kadambi Lakshminarasimha, in the Indian air force one of the main requirements for the selection of a pilot is the length of his legs. The minimum requirement is set to 90 cm which means even if a person is very tall but his leg’s height is not 90 cm, he will not be qualified. In Indian army any use of knives during a battle is forbidden but for Naga regiment of Indian army an exclusive exemption is given to the Nagas to use their conventional knives

Enrolling vehicle law

The process of enrolling a motor vehicle inspector in Andhra Pradesh includes satisfying of various physical tests, one of them being is the essential of having a good teeth. If any of the probable nominees has tooth decay, he is not eligible to be recruited for the post. It’s weird to think the necessity of good teeth for an inspector of motor vehicles who will have no work related to the use of his teeth.

Lokpal bill

Instead of creating elaborate useless laws, India is in dire need of some efficient laws. This requires some quality time from the parliament, and as known the parliament spend very little time in law making. Situations can only change after the result of the Lokpal which ought to change the directions of our politicians and make them work for the betterment of the country.

[discovershashank]

In Andhra Pradesh recruitment to the In Andhra Pradesh recruitment to the post of a motor vehicle inspector post of a motor vehicle inspector is based on several physical fitness tests. is based on several physical fitness tests. One of them is good teeth. One of them is good teeth. Those with a tooth decay are not eligible Those with a tooth decay are not eligible for the post. One wonders for the post. One wonders how decayed teeth will hamper the duties how decayed teeth will hamper the duties of the motor vehicle of the motor vehicle inspector whose primary duty is to check inspector whose primary duty is to check vehicles and not taste food vehicles and not taste food

[discovershashank]

The Maratha Regiment of Indian Army The Maratha Regiment of Indian Army has a special tradition. It has a special tradition. It recruits only Marathas those living in recruits only Marathas those living in Marathwada. Maharashtrians are Marathwada. Maharashtrians are not eligible if they do not come from the not eligible if they do not come from the Marathwada region. Marathwada region.

[essdee1972]

Under Bombay Police Act, if a male sees (accidentally or otherwise) a woman in a "state of undress", he is liable to be punished (Rs. 100 fine!!!). If it's the woman playing peeping Tom, guess what - again the male is punished!!!!!

Hell! That's why I am unable to learn how to swim!!

[bennedose]

Stupid laws for being a pilot

As per one of the most efficient lawyer Mr Kadambi Lakshminarasimha, in the Indian air force one of the main requirements for the selection of a pilot is the length of his legs. The minimum requirement is set to 90 cm which means even if a person is very tall but his leg’s height is not 90 cm, he will not be qualified.

90 cm may be the minimum length required to operate the rudder pedals to the fullest extent of their deflection.

[Safarigent]

Exactly. Even when the rudder pedals are moved fully aft and the seat full forward, there will be a certain minimum distance between the two. That is what dictates the length of your legs. The overhead panel had switches, to reach which a minimum length of arms/height is required after moving the seat to the heighest setting.
So i am pretty sure this isnt all that stupid a rule.

[hamiclar01]

wasn't douglas bader legless?

[Big Daddy]

I remember reading an article in the late 90's that was titled "The law is a n Ass". It was mentioned in that article that if one threatened a person of hitting him with a slipper, the penalty would be Rs. 5. If one actually hit with a slipper, a spot penalty of 50 np was applicable.

BD

[bennedose]

wasn't douglas bader legless?

He had wooden legs and was allowed to fly because Britain was in such a desperate situation, Technically one could take a person with legs less than the required length and say "OK you can wear platform shoes" but then the armed forces have certain minimum requirements that must be met and artificial legs or platform shoes would not normally be allowed.

[bennedose]

I remember reading an article in the late 90's that was titled "The law is a n Ass". It was mentioned in that article that if one threatened a person of hitting him with a slipper, the penalty would be Rs. 5. If one actually hit with a slipper, a spot penalty of 50 np was applicable.

BD

LOL! I don't know for sure but "double riding" on bicycles may still be some sort of offence while you can take 4 people on a motorbike and no will will give you a second glance

[hamiclar01]

but then the armed forces have certain minimum requirements that must be met

reminds me of fredrick's regiment of giants, which looked good on parade but never actually went to battle.

which is why the american milita, or the vietcong, were able to outsmart regular armies constricted with their minimum requirements which needed to be met

[Mark]

I wonder how they measure leg length if 90 cm is the minimum. That is about 35 1/2". My inseam is 32 and my son who is 6' tall has a 34" inseam.

Also, Douglas Bader was already a pilot who lost his legs in a plane crash, so his battle was simply to get re-qualified as a pilot with his new legs. As mentioned, had there not been a desperate war going on odds are he would never have been approved.

[bennedose]

Here are some minimum requirements..no idea how one measures "buttock-knee" length

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/officerjo2/a/pilot.htm
US Navy pilot

Must be within anthropometric limits. No waivers.
- Height restrictions: 62" - 78" (male) 58" - 78" (female) (Note: * applicants under 63" will not likely pass anthropometric measurements)
- Applications will only be considered if available for OCS within 18 months unless applying for BDCP.
- Should be able to swim prior to OCS.
- Flight pay during training = $125/mo.

ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS:

In order to lower attrition rates and provide better quality applicants for Officer Candidate School and follow on training pipelines, CNRC is working closely with aviation community representatives in all areas. One particular area of concern is the anthropometrics measurements of pilots and naval flight officers. A strict process is used in Pensacola to measure applicants in order to determine which air frames they may qualify to fly. These measurements are based on several factors including height, weight, functional reach, buttocks knee length, and sitting height which are used to ensure the aviators safety on sitting in the cockpit as well as emergency ejections. These measurements include everything we have measured previously with the exception of buttock leg length. After studying the data the aviation community has come up with more accurate guidelines to apply for measurement ranges. The following are the accepted guidelines that should ensure compatibility with all pipelines. For applicants who may be close to limits I have access to the anthro website to enter data directly to check measurements. For qualified applicants who are possible selects who are close to limits we may also explore the option of sending them to Pensacola to check their measurements first hand.

FOR MALE SNA:

1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 29.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: greater than 22 inches, but less than 26.5 inches
3. Sitting Height: greater than 34 inches, but less than 38.8 inches

FOR FEMALE SNA:

1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 29.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: greater than 22 inches, but less than 26.5 inches
3. Sitting Height: greater than 33.5 inches, but less than 38.8 inches

FOR SNFO (MALE OR FEMALE):

1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 27.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: 20.5 inches or greater
3. Sitting Height: 32 inches or greater

The following guidelines give directions as far as height concerns. Generally an applicant between 66" and 74" will be compatible for all pipelines.
FOR SNA:

1. IF 64 INCHES OR GREATER, BUT LESS THAN 76 INCHES:

- MOST LIKELY ANTHROPOMETRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH AT LEAST TWO PIPELINES (SOMETIMES THREE)

2. IF GREATER THAN 76 INCHES, BUT LESS THAN 78 INCHES:

- MOST LIKELY ANTHROPOMETRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH ONLY ONE PIPELINE (NORMALLY PROPS), BUT POSSIBLY TWO PIPELINES (DEPENDS ON SITTING HT).

3. IF LESS THAN 64 INCHES:

· SAFE ANTHROPOMETRICS COMPATIBILITY WITH ANY PIPELINE IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY!

· INDIVIDUAL IN QUESTION SHOULD BE SENT TO NOMI FOR OFFICIAL ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION BY NASC FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGIST

FOR SNFO:

1. IF BETWEEN 64 INCHES AND 78 INCHES:

- MOST LIKELY ANTHROPOMETRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH TWO PIPELINES (PROP & JET), BUT POSSIBLE AIRCRAFT RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS THE EA-6B FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SITTING HEIGHTS GREATER THAN 37.4 INCHES.

2. IF BETWEEN 60 INCHES AND 64 INCHES:

MOST LIKELY ANTHROPOMETRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH TWO PIPELINES (PROP & JET), BUT POSSIBLE AIRCRAFT RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS THE T-2, F/A-18, AND EA-6B FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FUNCTIONAL REACHES LESS THAN 27.5 INCHES (T-REX ARMS).

Finally weight limits prohibit any training for applicants over 235 lbs. This is due to the safety concerns of ejection seats. No candidate will be allowed to enter training who is over 235 lbs.

India Air Force standards
http://dgcamedicals.in/IAFMedstd.htm

Leg Length - Minimum 99.0 cm

[essdee1972]

Bader flew a Spitfire. Today they fly F18s and Su30s. A totally different ball game. And of course, there was only ONE Douglas Bader. If flying on artificial legs was common, we wouldn't have heard of Bader.