Till the date 25th of December, 2023, Indian Judiciary had been following the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was enacted by the British government in 1860. But the Parliament has passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and subsequently enacted in 2023 and replaced the Indian Penal Code of 1860. What does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Exactly Define? The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita that is passed on 20th (Lok Sabha) and 21st (Rajya Sabha) of December, 2023 and subsequently assented by the Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu on 25th of December, 2023, is a criminal law, which is drafted based on ... Read More

On August 10, 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (and finally assented on 25th of December, 2023) to replace the existing Indian Penal Code of 1860. While introducing the Bill in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, said that the existing criminal laws were reflective of the colonial mindset, which was enacted with the intention of punishing and not imparting justice. On the other hand, the new law will be "consonance with the spirit of the Constitution." Likewise, as per the recent update, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha ... Read More

Any civilized culture has faced a threat from narcotics and psychotropic substances. They damage the user's mind and cause him to change into a different personality when he becomes addicted to them. Its use encourages the person to act aggressively and criminally. The younger generation, who are the targets of drug dealers, is particularly vulnerable. They are then forced to follow the lead of the more powerful wolves that run the drug cartel, and eventually they become nothing more than instruments in their hands, used to perpetrate crimes of many different kinds that have an impact on society's generally peaceful ... Read More

Whistleblowing, which is defined as blowing a whistle or disclosing facts in front of the public, combines the terms "whistle" and "blowing." The materials might be concerning institutions or organizations that are public or private and pertain to actions that are thought to be unethical, dishonest, or criminal. “Whistle-blowers” are those who come forward and report wrongdoings. Information on tax avoidance by the global rich through offshore companies and shell firms in tax havens was made public by the Panama Papers leak. The Uber Files exposed Uber's unscrupulous tactics used to dominate the ride-hailing market on a worldwide scale. Experts ... Read More

A transfer is when something is changed hands from one person to another. Any tangible or intangible thing that a person or group of people owns is considered to be property. By giving away rights, interests, ownership, or possession, a property can be transferred from one person to another as long as all or some of the requirements are met. The Act defines "transfer of property" as an act by which a person passes the property to one or more other people, including himself. It is possible to transfer something now or in the future. Any type of property, including ... Read More

According to the Trademarks Act, 1999, a trademark is any distinctive feature, such as the appearance of a product's packaging or a particular color combination that can be represented graphically and used to differentiate one person's goods or services from those of others. The symbols TM or ® can be used to indicate a trademark, one of the components under intellectual property rights. A collective mark is the name given to the trademark. The term "certification trademarks" refers to a specific type of trademarks. A trade mark may be referred to as a service mark when it is used in ... Read More

The Specific Relief Act is a legal legislation passed by the parliament to deal with reliefs or recovering the damages of the injured person. The main purposes of the Act have been vested in the very title of this statute, i.e. Specific Relief. Following the theory that the aggrieved party is entitled to remedies under the Specific Relief Act of 1963. In fact, when a person withdraws from the fulfilment of a specific promise or contract with respect to another person, this Act comes to rescue. The Indian Contracts Act of 1872 is thought to include this Act in one ... Read More

A society is a group of people who have agreed to work together to discuss, decide, and take action toward a shared goal. Typically, societies are established to further charity endeavors such as those in the fields of education, the arts, religion, culture, music, and sports. The Societies Registration Act, 1860 in India specifies the steps to be followed to register and run a society there. Historical Background The Societies Registration Act, 1860, which went into effect on May 21, 1860, was established by the British Indian Empire in an effort to support such activities and the official organization of ... Read More

The most frequent transaction in practically every type of business is the selling or purchase of goods or other such products. Businessmen occasionally engage in the sale and acquisition of goods and sign sales contracts. The Sale of Goods Act of 1930 governs these contracts. It is crucial for everyone to comprehend the key concepts in the Sale of Goods Act of 1930, whether they are legal experts or normal people who deal with sales transactions. In this essay, we'll go over a few Sales of Goods Act of 1930 phrases that are both common and crucial. Read this article ... Read More

As per the Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, the freedom of speech and expression to every citizen of that country. Since a person cannot form an informed opinion without sufficient knowledge and available facilities, this right extends to both the giving and receiving of information. The fundamental right enshrined in Article 19(1) secures the freedom to know and seek information as an essential component. Furthermore, the Supreme Court has ruled that Article 19(1) of the Constitution grants citizens a basic right to access the information regarding the topics of public concern. The Freedom of Information Act of 2002,  India's first major ... Read More