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 against entrenched corruption. However, over a...

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 in wilful defaulters and economic fugitives...

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 empowers affected parties—including victims, legal representatives...

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 their participation in judicial proceedings. 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 vital for the determination of reviewing...

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, 2007 regarding fees 41% enhancement whereas...

ABSTRACT Court fees is an important step in litigation and was a concept new to India introduced in the Colonial Era to reduce the false and vexatious litigations that were being filed at that time. This concept has now been embedded in the Indian judicial system and serves as a basis for revenue generation and...

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 Court, Delhi High Court, Indore High...

Images may be 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 Court, Delhi High Court, Indore...