Chandigarh, known for its meticulously planned architecture, operates under unique legal and administrative frameworks. Two landmark Supreme Court judgements, Resident Welfare Association &...

The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 was a colonial legislation enacted by the British government in India. This Act marked a significant and controversial point in the history of colonial India, re...

Marriage is a ritual that brings two people together and links them to one another legally. When two people join together and are married, the result of that marriage necessitates that both peo...

When a married couple reaches a point in their relationship where it becomes extremely difficult for them to continue in each other's company, they can seek judicial separation or divorce. When...

One of the most important institutions in any culture has always been marriage. The essence and significance of marriage has changed as times have changed. The institution of marriage was first...

When a married couple decides to split ways and separate, the economically weaker party has the right to ask for some money to cover his or her living expenses. Alimony or maintenance is the na...

Our society places a great deal of importance on marriage as an institution. The two parties are rendered legally bound, and rights and obligations are established. A marriage that has been sol...

Civil Law in India is governed by the Code of Civil Procedure. The pleadings are the statement of facts � in the written form submitted to the Court, and it ordinarily means plaint, writte...

The new millennium saw a transition in the form of internet culture - a new way of living. The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, providing new avenues for communication, ...

The terms narcotic drug and psychotropic substance do not have universally accepted definitions. The word "narcotics" derives from the Greek word "narkoticos," which means n...

Patent A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a technique that, in general, introduces a new way of doing something or solves a technological problem in...

Women's crime is increasing at a breakneck pace. The protection of women under the Indian Constitution and other laws will be meaningful only if those charged with enforcing the law are made aw...

The parties to a dispute who have reached an agreement can petition the High Court for the quashing of criminal proceedings, FIRs, or complaints based on the compromise. The High Court has the ...

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, what constitutes a legitimate marriage?The prerequisites specified in Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) must be met in order for the marriage to be valid. Th...

What Is Restitution Of Conjugal Rights? Conjugal Rights Restitution is a legal entitlement that is based on Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The aggrieved party may apply to the district cou...

What Are Void and Voidable Marriages?Marriages that are in violation of Sections 5 (i), (iv), and (v) of the Hindu Marriage Act is called void marriages, and they are declared null and void since...

The traditional governance and management structures that persist in some form in the majority of law firms globally oftentimes pose considerable hurdles in managing a business entity capable o...

The world has arrived at a time where technology innovation will be the answer to the majority of humanity's concerns. The twenty-first century will be a time of technological advancements and ...

For more than 200 years, lawyers or advocates have played a significant role in establishing the framework of Indian society. Lawyers have contributed to the freedom movement, framing the India...

Creators of literary, dramatic, musical, and aesthetic works, as well as makers of cinematograph films and sound recordings, have a legal claim to copyright. In truth, it is a collection of rig...

Suspension of Sentence is a statutory remedy available under Section 389 of the Criminal Procedure Code that allows a court authority to suspend an accused's sentence while the appeal is being ...

A law Firm is a firm established under the legal system where usually one or more partners are lawyers. The Law Firms established under the law can have different objects and reasons for the fo...

The Hon'ble Supreme Court's division bench of Justice Nageshwar Rao and Justice B.R. Gavai was hearing a case involving an Indian who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Mauritius. Issues:...

Some corporate entities, firms, conglomerates, and corporations have grown to be so large, powerful, or structurally vital to the government that the government cannot credibly enforce effectiv...

The Hon'ble Supreme Court was hearing an appeal (Vasudha Sethi & Ors. v. Kiran v. Bhaskar & Anr. criminal appeal no. 82 of 2022) arising out of the Judgement passed by the Hon'ble High ...

The quashing of an FIR/complaint has been a difficult matter for decades, and the Hon'ble Supreme Court has clarified the broader criteria for the quashing of an FIR from time to time. At first...

Advocates & Lawyers in India: In India, the phrases lawyers and advocates are used interchangeably to refer to legal practitioners. In general usage, there is no bar with using these terms...

People have been seen in practice using FIR as a tool/weapon of revenge by filing fake and frivolous complaints to harass innocent individuals, and this practice is, unfortunately, sometim...

The applicant may be granted maintenance in monetary terms or residency rights as per the statute invoked by her. After approaching the court and invoking relevant sections of law and demonstra...

The protection of the right to life and liberty is a fundamental promise made by the maker of our constitution to meet the requirements of citizens. The Hon'ble Supreme Court and High Courts ha...

Child custody is an issue that often comes from situations such as divorces, annulments, and court actions that involve children. However, the problems involving the custody of the kids will be...

NRI clients are frequently unable to physically attend court in divorce proceedings and are concerned about the case's progress. Transparency, dependability, and best-in-class legal services/on...

Civil law in India is concerned with conflicts between individuals, organisations, or both, in which the individual's or organization's rights and liabilities are determined. In some civil proc...

What is Regular Bail?A person who has been arrested or detained by Police or is in judicial custody can seek regular bail for his release from the police or judicial custody. Sections 437 and 4...

What is Anticipatory Bail? Anticipatory bail means bail in anticipation of arrest. It can also be called pre-arrest bail in some cases. When a person apprehends or fears that he can be arreste...

The provisions for divorce by way of mutual consent are contained under Section 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act. This article aims at providing information to the litigant/layman who is seeking ...