The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land. It is that holy book that even the parliament cannot break. This document lays down the fundamental framework within which the administration of the courts is relied upon. It mentions the rights, liabilities, and duties of its people towards the country and its government […]
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This article is going to be a very brief overview of Custodial Deaths and we’ll see what recent developments we have with cases around the topic on deaths in custody. What does “custody” mean? The term custody means apprehending someone for protective care. The word custody and arrest are not synonymous. It is true that
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Administrative Law is the outgrowth of the growing power of the government and the socio-economic functions of the State. Administrative Law has become very important in the modern-day and age as the relation between the authorities and the people has become very complex. Austin has defined administrative Law as the law, which determines the ends
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In this article, we will discuss the meaning of Wrongful Confinement, its punishment under the Indian Penal Code, with relevant case laws and illustrations. Introduction Wrongful Confinement is dealt with in chapter 16 of IPC and as the name suggests means confining or limiting a person from accessing boundaries that he otherwise is free to
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This article is co-authored by Priyanka Chauhan In this article we will discuss the domestic violence act, need, meaning, and discover a few topics such as jurisdiction of the domestic violence act, applications, relief, appeals, and sorts. “If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?” Mary Astel: Some
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In this article, we will discuss trials from the sessions court perspective and dig in and around the topic. This post should work like a FAQ for session court trial procedure. This article is co-authored by SATYAM NIMBALKAR Introduction Trials of Warrant cases are more elaborate and are of a more serious nature than that
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This article is co-authored by Advocate Keral Mehta Healthcare institutions/ hospitals often hold patients “hostage” long after they should be medically discharged, using armed guards, locked doors, and even chains to extract money for unpaid bills. Even death does not guarantee release because even morgues hold dead bodies for unpaid hospital bills. Most recently, a
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This article has been co-authored by Satyam Harshad Nimbalkar Power to grant pardon is in essence an executive function to be exercised by the Head of the State after taking into consideration various matters which may not be germane for consideration before a court of law. The executive’s act of grace in showing mercy to
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In this article, we will learn about the Power of Attorney and how one can safely use this tool to his/her advantage and minimize any misuse. Here are 8 tips to save misuse of Power of Attorney (POA) What is the Power of Attorney? Power of Attorney is a legal document that entitles the receiver
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Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, deals with the subject of the restitution of conjugal rights. It provides as follows: “When either the husband or the wife has, without reasonable excuse, withdrawn from the society of the other, the aggrieved party may apply, by petition to the District Court, for restitution of conjugal
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