Punjab Customary Law, a legal tradition rooted in colonial policy and agrarian patriarchy, occupies a peculiar position in the Indian legal system. Oscillating between statutory law and living custom, its enduring relevance continues to shape property rights, succession, and marital relations, particularly in rural Punjab. This article undertakes an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Images are subject to copyright INTRODUCTION Section 362 of the code of criminal procedure forms the basis of the entire code. This section has had an important role to play in the criminal procedure. This section has been mentioned in chapter XXVII of the code and has been very…
INTRODUCTION The Indian Law focuses on various procedures and methods for child custody, whether in cases of divorce or illegal custody of the child. One of the way that is used in Indian Law is the writ of Habeas Corpus, while the other is by way of an application…