The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued guidelines in compliance with the Supreme Court directions in Md. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand & Anr. to ensure that police officers do not make unnecessary arrests and that Magistrates do ...
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The code was drafted on the recommendations of the first law commission of India ...
The Supreme Court recently reiterated that the conditions for personal search as specified in Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are applicable only for the search of the physical body of the person and not for ...
The rapid advancement of technology has transformed the lives of adolescents in India, providing unprecedented access to information, social connectivity, and learning tools. However, this digital revolution has also created a complex challenge—safeguarding the privacy of adolescents who are increasingly ...
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), repatriating funds and investments back to their country of residence is a crucial aspect of financial management. However, navigating the legal landscape can be complex. Here are essential guidelines NRIs should follow to ensure smooth and ...
The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 19) set aside the conviction and death sentence of a man accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant after noting that he had not been give a 'proper opportunity' to defend himself. ...
The Supreme Court observed that the question whether a cheque was issued towards a time barred debt is to be decided on evidence. “It is only in cases wherein an amount which is out and out non-recoverable, towards which a ...