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Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 03 July, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Against Intoxication Defense and Murder Accusation

Written By: Anish Palkar

Posted On: 03 July, 2024

Can a murder committed in Kerala be investigated by the Police in Mumbai? Or, can a dispute for a property situated in Delhi be decided by a Court in Kolkata? When it comes to administrative, legislative or judicial aspects, jurisdiction plays a vital role. It decides the authority of the person acting legally. There are several types of jurisdiction and territory is one of the aspects. Since we are about to discuss zero FIR here, territorial jurisdiction is all that makes a difference. With this, we will be going step by step to understand what a zero FIR is and why it is important.

Written By: Kalpana Sanap

Posted On: 01 July, 2024

Gone are the days when women used to be confined to the four walls of their house. Women these days are educated, and responsible enough to take care of their own expenses and become a helping hand in running the house financially as well. But there are societal elements which can pull the rising steps of women, one of which is sexual harassment at workplace. To combat the problem, the Govt. authorities came up with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013. Here in this blog, we are discussing the process and legal requirements for filing a complaint under POSH Act.

Written By: Ayantika Mondal

Posted On: 01 July, 2024

Red Corner Notices (RCNs) issued by INTERPOL are crucial tools for international cooperation in tracking fugitives. In India, RCNs aid law enforcement in apprehending absconders involved in crimes, corruption, and terrorism. This article explores RCNs, their issuance process, and their significance within India's legal framework.

Written By: Ayantika Mondal

Posted On: 01 July, 2024

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal enable 24/7 reporting of cybercrimes, focusing on women and children. With tools like the Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting System, toll-free helpline '1930', and advanced police training, these initiatives aim to combat cybercrime while addressing concerns over misuse of investigative powers like account freezing.

Written By: Anish Palkar

Posted On: 28 June, 2024

Are you a Telegram User? If you get a message on Telegram discussing a scheme on doing a task which takes a minute, and you get to earn Rs. 500 for that one minute, will you refuse? NO Right….There you go!! That’s how you fall for the trap and become a victim of Telegram scam. But, do you know what you need to do if you got scammed on Telegram?

Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 27 June, 2024

CASE NAME: PARSHURAM VERSUS STATE OF M.P. CASE NUMBER: CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.—– OF 2023. [Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 1718 of 2022] DATED ON: NOVEMBER 03, 2023 Quorum: HONOURABLE JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI, JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA & JUSTICE PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA.

Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 27 June, 2024

Recently, the Kerala High Court ruled in Smitha v. Anil Kumar & Ors that spouses may testify on each other’s behalf during civil case trial proceedings under Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act.

Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 27 June, 2024

Case Title: Sushma Shivkumar Daga & Anr. v. Madhurkumar Ramkrishnaji Bajaj & Ors. Case No: C.APL.No.1854/2023 Dated on: 15 December 2023 Coram: Hon’ble JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE and JUSTICE SUDHANSHU DHULIA

Written By: Anish Palkar

Posted On: 26 June, 2024

A living will, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that directs a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they are no longer able to communicate or make decisions due to incapacitation. It is a critical component of advance care planning, helping ensure that an individual's healthcare preferences are respected.

Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 26 June, 2024

BACKGROUND The petitioner is a CRPF personnel. The allegation against the Petitioner/Personnel is about using a forged medical certificate to enter in service of the Armed Forces.

Written By: Advocate Anik

Posted On: 26 June, 2024

CASE TITLE – Mohideen Abdul Khadar (Dead) Through Lrs. Versus Rahmath Beevi (D) Thr. Her Lrs. And Ors CASE NUMBER – 2023 INSC 969 (Neutral Citation) DATED ON – 01.11.2023 QUORUM – Justice Aniruddha Bose & Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia