Law
Insurance Law in India
Insurance has a deep-rooted history in India. Various forms of writing can be seen in Manusmriti, Dharmasastra, and Arthashastra. This blog unfolds the history of Insurance law and its development in India. It further discusses the regulatory body of Insurance in India, its roles and functions, and powers and responsibilities. We further delve into the different kinds of Insurance Acts that govern India. This blog also...
Digital Courts: Future of The Indian Legal System
India has been out on the digitalization journey for years. Its administration in the judiciary got a major thrust after COVID-19. This brought about a golden opportunity to ease and speed up the case filings as well as their hearing through the digital courts. In India, the e-governance system in the Indian legal system started in the late 1990s. It caught up in acceleration after the enactment and enforcement of the...
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Domestic abuse poses a noteworthy problem in society impacting women and children worldwide. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005 in India plays a pivotal role in providing protection, prevention, and support for those affected by violence in the families. In this blog post, we’ll explore the definition of domestic violence, different forms of abuse addressed in the law, objectives, extent, important...
New Criminal Laws in India
For years the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure have cast a shadow over India’s legal system. While these laws have been the foundation of our justice system, they have struggled to address the complexities of modern India. A new era has dawned and India has taken great steps towards evolution in the field of law with introduction of new criminal laws. The initiative originated...
India’s Three Criminal Laws: Key Elements & Features
The three new Criminal laws came into force on July 1, 2024, replacing the three old criminal laws, and they were repealed, by the legal implication of new laws in force. The criminal justice system has had its own share of challenges with questions over infrastructure, laws being punishment centric, over-stretched trials, pendency, gaps and elongated investigations, overcrowded prisons with under-trial prisoners. The...
Decoding Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Comparative Insights & Study with Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Age-old criminal laws of India were recently replaced and reformed by a new set of three criminal laws in India. The new criminal laws came into effect on July 1, 2024, after receiving the President’s assent on December 25, 2023. As you scroll along, the blog will deal with a comparative view of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) & The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the need for the replacement of the old law,...
Reforming The Indian Penal Code: Insights into Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The old criminal laws were recently reformed and replaced by a new set of criminal laws developed by the Indian legislature. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 received the President’s nod on December 25, 2023, and came into legislative force and effect on July 1, 2024, replacing Lord Macaulay’s age-old Indian Penal Code, 1860. The new laws are meant to walk in hand with the changes and advancements brought in by time...
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita : Paradigm Shift from Procedural Code to Nagarik Suraksha
Marking a significant reform and change in India’s criminal law justice system, the old criminal laws were repealed and replaced by three new laws. The new criminal laws came into legal effect from July 1, 2024. This blog ahead offers significant legal insights into the important features and legal provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 along with a comparative outlook over the changes in the procedure...
Laws for Women in India: An Overview
India has an extensive history. Throughout the centuries its legal system has transformed to reflect the evolving social and cultural dynamics. However, women have historically faced disadvantages, under law. Unfortunately, some of the existing laws for women in India, continue to be discriminatory and detrimental. There has been a movement aimed at reforming Indian law to ensure fairness and equality for women. This...
Right to Information Act, 2005
In India the foundation of democracy is upheld by transparency and trust in governance. The Right to Information Act of 2005, hereinafter referred to as the (“RTI Act”) plays a major role in this belief allowing all citizens to request information, from government bodies promoting responsibility and effective administration. This important legislation revolutionized governance by giving citizens the right to request for...
Cyber Law in India: Guardian of The Digital Realm
In this digital and technology paced age, where Artificial Intelligence and Technology plays a significant role in our daily lives, there is a growing necessity of establishing laws to regulate the online world. As India moves forward in adopting technologies towards its’s realisation of the “Digital India” scheme, there is requirement of robust legal measures and frameworks to safeguard individuals, enterprises and the...
Digital Libraries: Revolutionizing Legal Research in India and Its Comparative Advantages
In the realm of legal research, in India, the emergence of digital libraries has sparked a significant change, completely altering how legal experts access, analyze, examine, and apply legal data. No more struggling with libraries, manual flipping through pages, or tedious hunts through piles of printed materials, till you find what you have been looking for. Nowadays digital libraries provide a collection of sources...
Family Law in India: An In-Depth Discussion and Historical Perspective
Family law, in India is a diverse field that governs the intricacies of relationships within families. It covers a range of issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance. This comprehensive guide aims to explain the aspects of family law in India such as Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law, Parsi law and the Special Marriage Act of 1954. Additionally, we will explore the development of family law...