In order to safeguard ownership rights and stop fraud, real estate transactions in India are controlled. One of the key legal requirements in such transactions is property registration. Still, many buyers and sellers opt for unregistered sale documents, leading to serious legal, financial, and emotional consequences. In this article, we break down the validity, risks, …
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Have you ever wondered why pivotal witnesses in criminal trials say they want to take back statements? They have been threatened, intimidated, or maybe even harmed for such a long period that so many have been silenced. That unstructured and inadequate legal protection in India discouraged many from speaking up. With a view to avoid …
Police verification is an important part of many official and legal processes in India. Whether you’re applying for a passport, joining a government job, renting a flat, or seeking a character certificate, this step verifies your identity and background. But what if police verification fails, just because a document is missing? It can delay your …
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The Indian criminal justice system classifies offences into different categories based on their severity. One of the most important distinctions is between bailable and non-bailable offences, as defined under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)/Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). This classification directly affects whether an accused person can seek bail as a right …
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India’s legal system takes rape accusations very seriously, offering strong protections for survivors. However, there have been cases where individuals, often men, face false rape allegations. Such accusations can shatter reputations, careers, and personal lives. If you or someone you know is facing such a situation, it is crucial to understand how to legally protect …
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The Indian criminal justice system follows a well-structured legal process, established by which laws are to be observed when handling any complaints of crime. At the heart of all these procedures, there are two very important terms in common speech: the Police Complaint and the First Information Report (FIR). They are often considered synonyms, but …
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 307/Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 109 deals with “Attempt to Murder”, a serious non-bailable offense punishable with death penalty (now provides for death or with imprisonment for life which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life). Securing bail under this section is challenging but possible. Courts consider …
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In India’s criminal justice system, the First Information Report (FIR) is the beginning of any criminal investigation. It is the first written record made by the police upon receiving information about the commission of a cognizable offence. However, victims often face unnecessary delays or refusals when attempting to lodge an FIR due to jurisdictional limitations. …
Being arrested in India can be terrifying, whether it is a surprise arrest or happening after a long period of investigation. But when it comes to arrest and custody, every individual is entitled to certain legal rights mentioned in the Constitution and the laws of India. These rights protect a person from police ill-treatment, in …
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Domestic violence is a harsh reality with which Indian society still finds itself trying to grapple. To protect women from abuse within domestic relationships, the parliament enacted the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA). While this law helps protect genuine victims, concerns have been raised about its misuse over the years by …
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