75 Years of Independence and the Evolution of Law Part 2 (1973-1997)
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75 Years of Independence and the Evolution of Law Part 2 (1973-1997)

After independence, the Indian legal system was impacted by the last quarter of the 20th century. The declaration of national emergency by the Indian government in 1975 was a totally unexpected adventure for India’s people. When discussing the 75 years of Indian independence, the tug-of-war between political leaders and the damage control of the judiciary are two...

The Future of the Role of Lawyers In Mediation
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The Future of the Role of Lawyers In Mediation

What will lawyers do if Alternative Dispute Resolution is a trend? Do lawyers have a role in ADRs? In India, the role of the advocate in settling outside the courtroom is still important because convincing the court isn’t the only thing that lawyers do. In terms of the part of the mediator, the lawyer must assist his client...

What you need to Know about FIR
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What you need to Know about FIR

What is an FIR (Federal Information Report)? The First Information Report is a document that the police prepare when they have information about a criminal offense. The First Information Report is the report of communication that reaches the police at the earliest possible time. A complaint is usually made to the police either by the victim...

NDAs can have different identities
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NDAs can have different identities

NDA is an acronym for Nondisclosure Agreement. It is used to share confidential information and personal data with another party, such as trade secrets or inventions that are not patented. Also known as confidentiality nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, or proprietary data information agreements. Nondisclosure agreements can be classified into three different types: Unilateral Bilateral Multilateral Nondisclosure...

What is the difference between a sale and an agreement to sell
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What is the difference between a sale and an agreement to sell

In everyday life, the terms agreement and contract are often used interchangeably. People are often unaware of the differences between legal terms. The confusion leads to further doubts about the words and phenomena that are related. One classic example is the sale and agreement to buy. When purchasing a property, is this an agreement to sale or a contract...

Res-Judicata: A Brief Analysis
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Res-Judicata: A Brief Analysis

Res means Subject Matter, and judicata means convicted, which is “a matter adjudged.” The Court has decided the matter. The same issue cannot be brought before another court if the Court has already settled the case between the parties. The Court will then dismiss or put aside the lawsuit if another court has already decided. The doctrine of...

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Introduction
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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Introduction

Marriage has been considered a very religious and divine process among Hindus. It has been a subject of Dharmashastra for ages. While every aspect of religious laws was subject to codification, making a law out of shastra was the need of the hour with regard to marriage. There were concepts of polygamy (having more than one wife) among...

RERA New Rules 2022
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RERA New Rules 2022

In India’s metropolitan cities, the property market has boomed in the past two decades. Everyone loves having a personal space, their own home. The big real estate companies have been in the news for not delivering projects while homebuyers paid over 80% of their purchase price while waiting to take possession. This reality crushed the dreams of hundreds...

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973
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The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973

Where does it say that an arrest must be made by the police and not by the MLAs? What is the procedure for obtaining bail in a criminal matter? Is the same court responsible for criminal cases of murder as well as scratch injuries? There are many doubts among the commoner as well as those in legal fields...

Cybercrime: Types and Prevention
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Cybercrime: Types and Prevention

The Internet is a major cause of cybercrimes, as too much information can be accessed by anyone. It has been a boon to the tech-savvy generation, but there are always other sides. While information, services, goods, etc. With just a few clicks, people can access information, services, interests, etc. Cybercrime is a broad term that includes a variety of...