Abstract This article critically examines Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act of 1956. Section 14 of this Act is significant because it covers Hindu women’s property rights, providing them complete ownership of their assets. This part is a step toward social justice for women who face excessive prejudice in inheritance affairs. This research looks […]
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Introduction A caveat is a legal notice filed in a court by an individual or entity to preempt any ex-parte orders or actions in a proceeding that is anticipated to be initiated against them. The concept of a caveat is derived from the Latin term “caveat,” which means “let him beware.” In the Indian legal
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Introduction The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) serves as a fundamental piece of legislation designed to safeguard consumer interests, provide effective redressal mechanisms, and ensure that corporations adhere to fair trade practices. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its subsequent amendment in 2019, mark significant milestones in India’s consumer protection landscape. This article delves into the
INTRODUCTION Intervention is a process through which a non party person also known as an intervener can be allowed to seek for joining an ongoing case with discretion of the court. Intervention is a tool for such third party persons who can be affected by the judgement in a particular case, so they can seek
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INTRODUCTION Intervention is a process through which a non party person also known as an intervener can be allowed to seek for joining an ongoing case with discretion of the court. Intervention is a tool for such third party persons who can be affected by the judgement in a particular case, so they can seek
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Introduction The parliament has introduced three new criminal laws to overhaul the Indian criminal justice system. The laws came into effect from July 1, 2024. The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), and the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the Indian Penal Code,1860, The Code of Criminal Procedure,1973, and the Indian Evidence
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Zero FIR is a legal provision that empowers an aggrieved person to file an FIR about a cognizable offence in any police station, irrespective of the area where the offence is committed. The concept of zero FIR was first introduced by the Justice Verma Committee, which was formed in response to the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya
INTRODUCTION 1st of July 2024 ushered in a new era in the criminal justice system of India with the introduction of three new criminal laws namely- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Evidence Act, 1872 and Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 respectively. This
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INTRODUCTION Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the three New Criminal Laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharaitya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively. The term “in-absentia” is a Latin word meaning “in
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Introduction The new hit-and-run law in India is a part of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, which establishes the punishment for ‘causing death by accident’. The new law imposes stricter punishments for those who run away from the hit-and-run accident scene. Section 106 is divided into two categories: According to the first category,
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