Keywords: Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSE), Prevention of Corruption Act, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In the recent judgement of the Supreme Court it was held that the Section 6A of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946 has retrospective effect which means it is void ab initio that is Read more
This article is written by Chelcie Agrawal of 5th Year of BBALLB of UPES, Dehradun, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) enacted in 2016 marked a significant turning point in India’s corporate landscape, providing a comprehensive framework for the resolution of insolvency and financial Read more
Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertains to the distribution, sale, or exhibition of obscene material, which is considered a criminal offense in India. This section prohibits the sale, distribution, or public display of any material (such as books, films, or images) that is lascivious or appeals to Read more
The Union government in a notification appointed five additional judges of Madras High Court as permanent judges. These are as follows : 1. Justice A A Nakkiran, 2 Justice Nidumolu Mala, 3. Justice S Sounthar, 4. Justice Sunder Mohan, and 5. Justice Kabali Kumaresh Babu. The resolution for this appointment Read more
This article is written by Srushti Joshi of Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT The term “alternative dispute resolution” (ADR) refers to techniques used by parties to a dispute to reach a settlement outside of court. (ADR) refers to a collection of procedures and methods Read more
Keywords – Supreme Court, Constitution bench, Article 20(1), Retrospective application, Procedural changes, Criminal trialIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India’s constitution bench reaffirmed that changes in criminal trial procedures, even after the commission of an offense, do not violate the constitutional prohibition on the retrospective application of laws, Read more
New Delhi, September 11, 2023 – In a significant stride towards bolstering digital accessibility within the Indian judicial system, the eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India has launched its pioneering Regional Digital Accessibility Training Program. This initiative is geared towards empowering visually challenged court staff with the necessary skills Read more
ALLAHABAD, Uttar Pradesh: In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has recently rendered a verdict upholding the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into multiple Madrasas located in Azamgarh, under the ambit of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004. The ruling, issued on September 12, 2023, Read more
This article is written by Antara Roy of 4th Semester of LL.M (Criminal Law and Criminology) of Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT The complete legislative structure that oversees criminal acts in India is known as the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It remains the Read more
Justice delayed is Justice denied is very apt for present Indian Judiciary system. It is due to the litigation pendency, slow process, increasing in number of appeals and absenteeism of Judges, etc. There are also some cases where parties files fake cases or cases where parties have a settlement outside Read more
