Quashing of FIRs
Introduction The First Information Report (FIR) serves as the foundational document in the criminal justice system, initiating the process of…
Public Examinations and Integrity: Can the Law Alone Stop Unfair Practices?
On June 21, 2024, the Central Government implemented the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, a legislative response aimed…
Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The Supreme Court's judgment in SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Krish Spinning marks a significant development in the scope…
Clarifying the IPC/CrPC to BNS/BNSS Transition and Interplay
The transition from India’s long-standing legal codes—the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)—to…
The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents’ Autonomy and Access to Health
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012 (POCSO) was enacted in India to provide a robust framework for…
The Evolution of Bankruptcy Law in India: A Critical Analysis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016
Introduction The evolution of bankruptcy law in India has been marked by a series of legislative reforms aimed at addressing…
Understanding Delay Condonation in Appeals under Section 18 of the POSH Act via Section 5 of the Limitation Act
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, is a vital piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding employees, especially women,…
Protection Under the POSH Act: Victims Can Seek Redressal When Harassed by Colleagues from Other Departments
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013, was established to provide a safe work environment for employees…
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Strengthening Citizen Rights and Modernizing India’s Criminal Justice System
Introduction:- The *Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)* marks a significant legislative reform aimed at enhancing the Indian criminal justice…
Reforming Bail Provisions: Addressing the Flaws in Section 479 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
In the landmark case of Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI, the Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the increasing…