Guarding Against Malicious Prosecution: A Study U/S 248 BNSS
Introduction: The adoption of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) is the need of the hour, which has strengthened Indian Legal procedures ensuring in delivering speedy trial with better efficiency and accountability. It has played a pivotal role by including the use of technology and forensic sciences in the investigation of Crime and furnishing and lodging of […]
Child Sexual Abuse: Legal Safeguards Under the POCSO Act
Introduction Child sexual abuse represents a severe breach of fundamental human rights and a widespread societal menace that knows no geographical, cultural, or societal boundaries. In the Indian context, this issue has historically been veiled by silence, social stigma, and collective denial, leaving many survivors without access to justice or necessary support systems. The introduction […]
Between Promise and Pretence: Decoding Section 69 BNS
Between Promise and Pretence: Decoding Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Sexual Consent and Deception Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, represents a pivotal transformation in Indian criminal jurisprudence, departing significantly from its colonial predecessor, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. Amongst its numerous innovative provisions, Section 69 emerges as particularly […]
Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?
UNDERSTANDING THE SLOW PACE OF THE INDIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM “Justice delayed is justice denied.” This oft-quoted maxim resonates deeply in the Indian context, where the wheels of justice often turn at a glacial pace. For millions of litigants, the journey through India’s courts is not just a legal process but a test of patience, endurance, and […]
Women’s Reservation in Indian Politics
WOMEN’S RESERVATION IN INDIAN POLITICS: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVE Introduction: More Than Just a Policy When Meena Kumari, a modest homemaker from Bihar, attended her first village Panchayat meeting, her voice quivered. Not from self-doubt, but from the weight of breaking age-old traditions. Her story mirrors the broader narrative of Indian women fighting to […]
Gender Diversity on Board of Directors: S.149(1)Companies Act
Gender Diversity on Board of Directors: A Study of Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Existing Practices and Challenges Abstract The Companies Act, 1956 went under an overall reform with the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013. The act in itself is a revolution as it proposed various new changes and paved the way for India to become a country where entrepreneurship is […]
Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet
Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet: Analysing Transfer of Property by Ostensible Owners Abstract The word ‘ostensible’ refers to something that appears to be true on the face of it but it may not be true. In property law, an ostensible owner is the person who appears to be the actual owner of a property but only exercises apparent authority over such property. This doctrine is […]
E-Contracts in India: Aligning E-Commerce with Sale of Goods Act
The development of internet shopping in India has changed the way people buy and sell things, leading to the creation of electronic contracts. There are a lot of legal issues to think about throughout this change, especially when it comes to the Sale of Goods Act of 1930, which was made for transactions that happened […]
Money Laundering: The Law and New Challenges With Cryptocurrency
As we know, money laundering usually means “refining” money that was gotten illegally by hiding where it came from. In the eyes of the law, it is a methodical way to turn money made from illegal activities into transactions that look like they are legal. People usually get these kinds of money by doing things […]
Expanding the Scope of ‘Proceeds of Crime’ Under PMLA
Expanding the Scope of ‘Proceeds of Crime’ Under PMLA: Judicial Interpretations and Implications The definition of proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) has undergone significant expansion over the years, reflecting the evolving nature of financial crimes and regulatory responses. Originally, the Act was designed to combat money laundering linked to specific […]