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Criminal Antecedents of Accused cannot be the Sole Consideration to decline/quash Criminal Proceedings: A Holistic Approach   Introduction The legal landscape surrounding quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has recently changed significantly. The…

Upholding Justice & Compassion: SC’s emphasis on Support Persons for Victims under the POSCO Act    Introduction The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted to safeguard children from sexual abuse and exploitation. In a recent…

Introduction  In 2017, the Supreme Court of India gave a verdict and recognized the ‘right to privacy’ as a fundamental right falling within the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. However, no such provisions were there to…

Bill to amend Members’ Appointment in the Election Commission of India: What are the amendments?    Introduction & Background The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a vital role in conducting elections nationwide. It has recently proposed by way of…

Introduction & Background It is correct that ‘Justice delayed is Justice denied.’ The right to get justice within a reasonable time is essential to any judicial system. In some countries like the USA, it is a constitutional right granted to…

Introduction The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, was introduced by Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav in July 2023 in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to change the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980. The…

Legislative Oversight Lacking – An Examination of the Critical Mistakes in the New Parliamentary Bills 2023   Introduction & Background The new bills introduced in the Indian Parliament are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita…

s There a Timeline in Place for Reinstating the Special Constitutional Provisions of Kashmir? – Questions Raised by SC regarding abrogation of Article 370   Introduction Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. It has been…

Supreme Court directs Andhra Pradesh High Court to Review if Online Rummy is a “Game of Skill or Chance” after Considering Committee Report and IT Rules 2023.   Introduction & Background It is undeniable that there are no clear regulations…

Urgent Measures Required to Ensure Effective Implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013   Introduction & Background The recent hearing conducted by the Supreme Court on the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment…