Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today that the Supreme Court is officially 'onboard' with the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) now. The CJI described the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on NJDG portal under the court's 'open data policy' as a step "to bring transparency and accountability in the judicial domain."The NJDG gives real-time data regarding the pendency of...
The Supreme Court has said a five-judge constitution bench will examine whether Parliament can “abrogate the constitutional principles of governance” for the Delhi government by making a law to take away its control over services. The Centre recently issued an ...
The Supreme Court recently reiterated that the conditions for personal search as specified in Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are applicable only for the search of the physical body of the person and not for ...
The Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP Bill) is a transformative piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding personal data and ensuring privacy in India. Here’s a concise overview of its key provisions and implications for businesses and individuals. Key Provisions of ...
As global business transactions increase, so do the risks of cross-border disputes. When parties from different countries find themselves in conflict, traditional litigation can be slow, costly, and fraught with jurisdictional complexities. This is where Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—specifically, international ...
Index: Introduction Understanding Criminal Offences 2.1 Petty Offences 2.2 Cognizable Offences 2.3 Non-Cognizable Offences Consequences of Criminal Offences 3.1 Legal Consequences 3.2 Social and Personal Impact 3.3 Societal Costs Conclusion———————————— Introduction: Criminal offenses encapsulate acts that transgress established laws and regulations, warranting punitive measures imposed ...
In a Criminal Appeal arising out of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Supreme Court has ruled that once the settlement has been arrived at and the complainant has signed the deed, the proceedings under ...