FIR for non-payment of maintenance
Introduction According to Law Lexicon the term maintenance means, “Maintenance refers to means of subsistence, supply of necessaries and convenience; aid, ...
Navigating Legal Terrain: Quashing FIRs Under Section 376 of IPC in Matrimonial Disputes
Introduction: Within the labyrinthine domain of matrimonial disputes, the specter of spurious accusations looms ominously. Notably, the instrument of choice in ...
IPC 354 – Explained
IPC 354 refers to Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the offence of assault or criminal force ...
Concept Of What Is Ancestral Property, Joint Family Property Under Hindu Law And Self Acquired Property
The right to property is a natural and inherent right of an individual. Most of the modern constitutions, except those of ...
How to file a defamation case in India?
Defamation (Section 499 and 500 of Indian Penal Code) essentially refers to a derogatory statement, which is generally false in nature ...
The Crucial Role of Quid Pro Quo in Contract Law
Meaning: Something for Something Introduction: Within the intricate tapestry of contract law, few principles carry as much weight as the concept ...
Difference between FIR and Charge-sheet
First Information Report (FIR) The term ‘FIR’ is not defined under the Code Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) however, Section 154(1) of ...
Maintenance as per Hindu Law
INTRODUCTION The dictionary meaning of the term maintenance is support or sustenance. A person is entitled to basic amenities like food, ...
All about the Transfer of Property Act
Introduction The passing of the Transfer of Property Act (for short TPA) was necessitated by the lack of any statutory law ...
Property Disputes amongst siblings – Family Property dispute
Property disputes are very common among siblings nowadays. The property issues have become serious and a bone of contention among family ...
Misuse of Rape Laws in India
Genuine Sexual Offence Case Has Become Exception; Women Lodge False FIRs after Establishing Long Physical Relationship: Allahabad High Court Introduction ...
Aligning India’s Antitrust Laws with the modern times: Summary of the Competition Act Amendment Bill, 2023
The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Competition Act amendment bill, in 2023. The Competition Act is being amended to be in ...
Statements recorded u/s 161 and 164 of the CrPC
Introduction The term ‘statement’ is to state or recite something. The term statement is not legally defined under any Act. Generally, ...
Exploring the Various Types of Confessions under the Indian Evidence Act
Introduction: Confessions are pivotal components of legal proceedings, representing admissions of guilt by the accused. The Indian Evidence Act, of 1872, ...
Where there is injustice, there exists a solution
Introduction: In the realm of law, the maxim "Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium" holds profound significance, serving as a guiding principle in ...
Understanding “Inter Alia” in Indian Law
In the world of Indian law, the term "inter alia" is like a signpost that points to other important things we ...
Bail granted to accused of Rape on Promise to Marry
State v. Vikash Kumar: Case Analysis Bail Application No. 1154/2022 Indian Penal Code, 1860 The Indian Penal Code (IPC) was enacted ...
Court cannot anticipate evidentiary value of defense evidence sought to be produced and dismiss Sec. 91 application
Introduction It is obvious that since the human civilization has evolved, crime has been a baffling issue since then. There is ...
Mere Abusive, Humiliating or Defamative Words Do Not Attract Section 294 IPC: Supreme Court
Defamation: Meaning Defamation essentially refers to a derogatory statement, which is generally false in nature and can harm reputation of a ...
How to prove a false dowry case
India is a nation of rituals and customs. The system of dowry has been prevailing in India for ages, this was ...
