The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011: A Critical Examination of India’s Transparency Legislation in Flux

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In a democratic polity founded upon constitutional morality and rule of law, the protection of individuals who expose corruption, maladministration, and illegality is not merely a statutory duty but a civilizational imperative. The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (hereinafter “the Act”), was envisaged as a cornerstone in India’s fight…

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The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018: A Legal Arsenal Against Transnational Economic Delinquency

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The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA) emerged from a pressing necessity to combat the exodus of high-profile economic offenders who exploited legal lacunae to escape Indian jurisdiction. In a globalised financial ecosystem increasingly prone to complex frauds, the Act stands as a pivotal legislative initiative aimed at reining…

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Compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

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Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") forms the procedural backbone for claiming compensation arising out of motor vehicle accidents. The provision is remedial in nature and must be interpreted liberally to advance the purpose of social justice underlying the statute. It…

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Juvenile Justice in India: Determination, Procedure and Remedies for a Child in Conflict with Law

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Juvenile justice, rooted in the principle of restorative rather than retributive punishment, acknowledges that children possess a distinct psychological and moral makeup which merits differential treatment. The Indian juvenile justice system has witnessed significant evolution from the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986 to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of…

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Bail Jurisprudence in India

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Bail is an integral element of the Indian criminal justice system that reconciles the fundamental right to personal liberty with the broader interest of societal justice. It embodies the legal process through which a person accused of a criminal offence is released from custody, subject to conditions that ensure…

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The Mammoth Journey of a Living Legend of Law: Justice Surya Kant

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Justice Surya Kant, presently a distinguished Judge of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, has carved a remarkable judicial legacy built upon constitutional morality, human dignity, and fearless interpretation of the law. Hailing from a humble background in Haryana, his rise through the ranks from Advocate General of Haryana…

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Supreme Court Halts Forced Narco-Test: Upholds Right Against Self-Incrimination

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In a significant decision whilst hearing a plea against the Patna High Court’s Order allowing for Narco-Analysis test by the SDPO, division bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, J. and Prasanna B. Varale, J. the Hon’ble Supreme Court has given significant guidelines regards the narco-analysis test being held without the…

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CHILD CUSTODY, HABEAS CORPUS MAINTAINABILITY, INDIAN LAW

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Images are subject to copyright ABOUT THE AUTHOR Advocate Dr. Rau P S Girwar is an esteemed advocate and has been involved in the field of law since 2010 and has contested cases in the Supreme Court of India and various high courts including the Punjab and Haryana High…

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Plea filed in Delhi HC for 41% enhancement of fees retrospectively.

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Images are subject to copyright A plea was filed before Delhi High Court against notification dated 18.09.2021 issued by the Directorate of Higher Education under the Delhi Professional Colleges of Institutions (prohibition of capitation fee, regulation of admission, fixation of non-exploitative fees and other measures to ensure Equity and Excellence) Act,…

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