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…
Data Breaches in India: Legal Obligations of Companies Under the IT Act
In the digital age, data breaches have emerged as a significant concern for businesses and individuals alike. India, with its…
A Closer Look at Unorganized Crime under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita, 2023 (BNS) marks a significant shift in India's approach to addressing organized crime at the national…
Double Jeopardy in India: Gaps and Contradictions in the Legal Framework
The principle of double jeopardy, grounded in ancient legal traditions and embedded in numerous global legal systems, safeguards individuals from…
Zero FIR: A Revolutionary Concept in Indian Law for Access to Justice
The concept of a "Zero FIR" has emerged as a crucial provision within the Indian legal system, allowing for the…
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…
A Decade Under POSH Law: Why Compliance Remains Low Despite Reporting Trends
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, formally known as The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and…
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,…