Marital rape is one of those topics where the legal position in India surprises a lot of people once they actually look it up. Non-consensual sex within marriage isn’t treated as rape under Indian criminal law,
Read More“The power to arrest is not synonymous with the necessity to detain.” This simple yet profound idea lies at the heart of India’s criminal justice philosophy. In a democratic society governed by the Constitution, every individual
Read MoreFiling a divorce petition is usually the first real step once a couple decides to end their marriage legally. It sounds simple on paper, but the process changes depending on religion, the type of divorce, and
Read MoreSonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28, and his health has been getting worse by the day. This week, the matter reached the Delhi High Court through a PIL
Read MoreMost people mix up discharge and acquittal. Even first-year law students do this. Both sound like “the accused got off.” Both happen in a criminal case. Both feel like good news for the person on trial.
Read MoreThe Right to be Forgotten: Can the Law Really Let You Erase Your Past? We often hear that “the internet never forgets.” For most people, this is just a saying. But for someone who was acquitted
Read MoreIn a recent case, the Supreme Court of India gave the judgment that in order to claim compensation in case of an accident, the death must be caused as a direct consequence of the accident. Mere
Read MoreThe term ‘contempt of court’ is not defined anywhere in the Indian Law. The Contempt of Courts Act, only distinguishes between civil and criminal law. In simplest of terms, the phrase Contempt of court means to
Read MoreThe pay commission is a constitutionally established body that is responsible for recommending changes in salaries, allowances, and pensions. The 8th Pay Commission was approved in January 2025 and may have consequences for over 1 crore
Read MoreThe Punjab and Haryana High Court, with jurisdiction over two Indian states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, has played a pivotal role in shaping the constitutional, criminal, and civil jurisprudence of northern India. Through its
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