IntroductionPIL was started to protect the fundamental rights of people who are poor, ignorant or in socially/economically disadvantaged position. Public interest litigation (PIL) in India can serve as a vehicle for creating and enforcing rights and ..
Key takeaways The government holds the power to suspend or remit sentences under Section 432 of CrPC. Such grant of remission is to be informed, fair, and reasonable. Remission of a sentence essentially means the full termination of a sentence at a ..
Key takeaways PMLA or the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is the primary legislation against money laundering in India. It was enacted by the NDA government, and it came into effect on July 1, 2005. Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the con ..
Key takeaways Section 156 (3) empowers the Magistrate to issue an order to the concerned officer-in-charge of a police station to draw up an FIR based on information received. The offence reportedly committed needs to be taken place within the terri ..
Key takeaways The Competition Act, 2002 was enacted by the Parliament of India and governs Indian competition law. It replaced the archaic The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, of 1969. The Competition Commission of India was establishe ..
Key takeaways Provisions regarding the Supreme Court Registryand all appointments under it are covered in Article 146 of the Constitution. The Secretary General holds the responsibility of custody of all records of the Court. Personnel under the Regi ..
Key takeaways The Copyright Act, 1957 is the primary law regarding copyright in India. It has been amended six times in total, the most recent one being in 2012. Copyright protection commences the moment a work is created, and its registration is opt ..
Key takeaways Justice Shah Muhammad Sulaiman was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. Justice Romesh Chandra Mitter was the first Indian acting judge for the Calcutta High Court. Justice Nanabhai Haridas was the first Indian to ..
Key takeaways A bench of the Tripura High Court recently explained the key differences between ‘burden of proof’ and ‘onus of proof’. Provisions regarding ‘burden of proof’ and ‘onus of proof’ come unde ..
Key takeaways India was divided into two states, the Muslim majority state of Pakistan and the Hindu majority state of India in the year 1947. Constituent Assembly was elected by the Provincial Assembly and came into force on 9th December 1946. The f ..