An Introduction To An FIR

An Introduction To An FIR

Introduction to a FIR The First Information Report, commonly known as FIR, holds immense importance in legal proceedings as it serves as the foundational document to commence criminal investigations. Acting as the initial piece of information provided to law enforcement agencies, the FIR plays a pivotal role in documenting details regarding suspected criminal activities. Understanding…

Analysing The Revised Medical Negligence Liability vis-a-vis new Penal Provisions: Is It The Right Move?

Analysing The Revised Medical Negligence Liability vis-a-vis new Penal Provisions: Is It The Right Move?

Introduction The Indian Parliament has recently enacted comprehensive criminal legislations, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, hereinafter referred to as “IPC”), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (replacing the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (replacing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872). These legislative reforms, having…

The Conundrums of Arbitration: Key Challenges and Issues

The Conundrums of Arbitration: Key Challenges and Issues

Introduction By allowing foreign investments and promoting international trade, the economic changes of 1991 altered the trade environment nationwide. The likelihood of disagreements increased with the growth of business relations. Since then, the backlog of cases and pendency have put tremendous strain on Indian courts; any additional cases would overwhelm the system. Under India’s notoriously…

Negotiation for Divorce Settlements: Decoding A Humane Yet Selfish Mindset

Negotiation for Divorce Settlements: Decoding A Humane Yet Selfish Mindset

Rebuilding your life after a divorce goes beyond the signing of a divorce decree; it rests on the foundation laid by the divorce settlement. Disengaging from your previous life is not a simple task, especially for non-working women in India who often find themselves at the receiving end. The divorce settlement agreement addresses critical issues…

Major Company Compliances You Need To Keep in Mind for 2024

Major Company Compliances You Need To Keep in Mind for 2024

Every business entity registered in India, whether it be a private limited company, a limited company, a one-person company, or a section 8 company, is obligated to submit annual returns to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) on an annual basis. This process entails conducting an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and filing the corresponding annual accounts…

Hit & Run Cases: Determining a Legal Framework for Greater Good

Hit & Run Cases: Determining a Legal Framework for Greater Good

Introduction  Hit-and-run cases present significant challenges in determining a legal framework that serves the greater good. These incidents involve a person leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to identify themselves or render aid, thereby evading responsibility for their actions. Establishing a legal framework for hit-and-run cases demands a balance between deterrence and rehabilitation….

The 3 New Criminal Legislations: Decoding What Is Different

The 3 New Criminal Legislations: Decoding What Is Different

Introduction The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) were recently repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 (Nyaya Sanhita Bill) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 (Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill), together known as the “New Codes,” which were introduced in the Lok Sabha…

The Legal Framework of Co-operative Societies In India: An Overview

The Legal Framework of Co-operative Societies In India: An Overview

Introduction The journey of acquiring a property is an exhilarating venture that holds the promise of stability, security, and a space to call your own. The prospect of owning a home or an investment property is often accompanied by a sense of accomplishment and the realization of long-cherished dreams. Beyond the immediate thrill of this…

Buying A Property: Things You Need To Keep In Mind

Buying A Property: Things You Need To Keep In Mind

Introduction The journey of acquiring a property is an exhilarating venture that holds the promise of stability, security, and a space to call your own. The prospect of owning a home or an investment property is often accompanied by a sense of accomplishment and the realization of long-cherished dreams. Beyond the immediate thrill of this…