There is no precise definition for the term “minority,” despite several proclamations and laws favoring them. Several countries have considered defining the term “minority” according to a specific, universally recognized definition. They were utterly unsuccessful, nevertheless, as minorities are dependent on a variety of variables, which can be linguistic, cultural, or geographic. The Indian government …
Several laws, including the Indian Contract Act, the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institution Act of 1993, the Securitizations and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act of 2002, and the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act of 1985 (SICA), were in place in India to penalize defaulters. The …
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2023, with the primary purpose of revamping the existing Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as two other laws aimed at replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This summary highlights the principal changes …
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The act of making suicide attempts illegal punishes people when they are at their most vulnerable and unhappy. Although attempted suicide is now considered a non-crime under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHCA), section 309 of the IPC is still in effect. This has caused significant misunderstanding among relevant stakeholders regarding the relationship between the …
Divorce is an emotionally draining and difficult journey for any partnership. Many legal concerns, including jurisdictional ones, must be resolved when it comes to divorce lawsuits in India. Due to these problems, divorce cases are sometimes filed in several places, which can cause needless delays and complexity. Couples can expedite the procedure by making use …
The new law was passed in parliament in December. Amit Shah stated that the legislature will give preference to providing justice. “These laws are made by Indians, for Indians, and by an Indian Parliament, and they put an end to colonial criminal justice laws,” he stated. Major Changes BSA 2023 The core principles of BSA …
The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 outlaws unfair trade practices, including misleading marketing, and provides methods for consumers to file complaints about misleading advertising. The following are the categories of misleading ads: Regulatory Authorities Dealing with the Issue: Patanjali Ayurved Case The Supreme Court (SC) declined to accept yoga guru Ramdev and managing director of …
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Governors are the top executive authorities in India’s twenty-eight states, and the president appoints them all. The governor will have executive, legislative, budgetary, and judicial powers and responsibilities. Powers and functions of the governor Supreme Court judgment on Governor Powers will be a game changer for federal disputes The Governor’s office has begun to take …
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The creation of jurisdiction-free F.I.R. is the foundation for the Zero FIR (First Information Report) idea. Justice Verma’s committee primarily proposed its inclusion in the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, following the December 2012 occurrence involving the Nirbhaya Rape Case. Another name for it is the Nirbhaya Act. The Indian government’s Home Ministry issued a …
The BNSS has established a legally binding Witness Protection Scheme. This aligns with recent observations from the High Courts and the Supreme Court. According to BNSS Sec 398, each State Government must prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme (WPS) to protect witnesses. The criminal procedural framework now includes a new paragraph requiring state governments …
