Speedy Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs And MLAs: The Supreme Court issued directions for the speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The SC issued guidelines during a case challenging Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act, 1951. This section imposes a six-year ban […]
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Section 437A Of The Code Of Criminal Procedure
Section 437A Of The Code Of Criminal Procedure: The Supreme Court recently issued notice to the Union of India on a plea challenging the constitutionality of Section 437A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Section 437A of the CrPC requires a person who has been acquitted to furnish a bail bond and sureties to […]
ENCORE Software : Election Commission
ENCORE Software : Election Commission The Election Commission of India has designed in-house software, ENCORE, for complete Candidate and election management. ENCORE software stands for Enabling Communications On Real-Time Environment. This provides a seamless facility for Returning Officers to process candidate nominations, affidavits, Voter turnout, counting, results, and data management. The ENCORE counting application is […]
Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005: The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The DV Act was enacted by Parliament on September 13, 2005, and extends to the whole of India. It is basically […]
Transfer Of Property Act, 1882
Transfer Of Property Act, 1882: The Supreme Court recently held that rents receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an “actionable claim” as per the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA). Transfer of Property Act, 1882: The TPA is an important piece of legislation that governs the transfer of property between […]
DNA And Face Matching Systems At Police Stations
DNA And Face Matching Systems At Police Stations: Over a year after Parliament passed the Criminal Procedure Identification Act (CrPI), 2022; the Centre is preparing to introduce ‘DNA and Face Matching’ systems in 1,300 police stations nationwide, despite the Act’s provisions not yet being fully implemented. The Indian government is set to implement the “DNA […]
Intelligence Bureau : Exempted From RTI
Intelligence Bureau: Exempted From RTI The Delhi High Court recently ruled that the Intelligence Bureau stands exempted from the rigours of RTI Act by virtue of Section 24 (Act not to apply to certain organisations) thereof. IB is an internal intelligence agency of India that is used to gather intelligence from within India and also […]
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Parliamentary Committee has reviewed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill, proposing significant changes to India’s Criminal Justice System, recommendations including a gender-neutral provision criminalizing adultery. The BNS Bill, introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, seeks to replace the colonial-era IPC (Indian Penal Code). Key Highlights of the Proposed […]
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement The Supreme Court (SC) recently held that without an express notification, the companies cannot, automatically, claim lower withholding tax of 5%, even if provided for in the Direct Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Withholding tax is withheld or deducted from certain types of income, such as wages, dividends, interest, and royalties, […]
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court The Supreme Court (SC), in its full court meeting held recently, decided to confer senior designations on 47 former judges of the High Courts. The candidates need to be at least ten years’ standing as an Advocate or ten years’ combined standing as an Advocate and […]
