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SENIOR CITIZENS RIGHT FOR EVICTION Versus. DAUGHTER IN LAWS RIGHT AGAINST EVICTION; SENIOR CITIZENS RIGHT WILL PREVAIL
Senior citizens are a valuable part of society. As they grow old, it becomes essential to ensure that they live with dignity, security,...


PRE-LITIGATION MEDIATION IN INDIA: A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR AVOIDING EXPENSIVE & LONG DRAWN LITIGATION
For parties living in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, people can benefit from Pre-Litigation Mediation is available in the Mediation Center of High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh where application for the same can be filed and process can be initiated.
Even Indians living abroad (NRI) can benefit from this.


Legal Options for NRIs Facing Criminal Charges in India While Living Abroad
Introduction For many NRIs living abroad, discovering that a criminal case has been registered against them in India often comes as a...


WITHOUT COMING BACK TO INDIA NRIs CAN GET FIR and ORDER DECLARING PROCLAIMED OFFENDER CANCELLED / QUASHED IN INDIA
WITHOUT COMING BACK TO INDIA NRIs CAN GET QUASHING OF FIR and ORDER DECLARING PROCLAIMED OFFENDER (PO) WHICH WAS PASSED IN THEIR ABSENCE


Power of Attorney executed by NRIs, needs no Embossing in India if executed as per Hague Apostille Convention
Under the Hague Apostille Convention, a simple certification, known as an “Apostille”, is issued by a competent authority in the country where the NRI is residing by their concerned Department and it will be valid in India for all intents and purposes and no further attestation / verification would be required in India. The said convention replaces the traditional process of multiple attestation steps with a single Apostille Certification.


CITIZENS ARE BEING FORCED TO FILE LITIGATION BY INDIAN PASSPORT AUTHORITIES DESPITE THERE BEING A PROVISION FOR COMPOUNDING OF MINOR OFFENCES LIKE SUPPRESSION OF MARITAL STATUS BY PAYING FEE /PENALTY
CITIZENS ARE BEING FORCED TO FILE LITIGATION BY INDIAN PASSPORT AUTHORITIES DESPITE THERE BEING A PROVISION FOR COMPOUNDING OF MINOR OFFENCES LIKE SUPPRESSION OF MARITAL STATUS BY PAYING COMPOUNDING FEE


IF ARRESTED PERSON IS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THE GROUNDS OF ARREST THEN ARREST GETS VITIATED AND HE IS ENTITLED TO GET BAIL: SUPREME COURT
“ Innocent until proven Guilty” – Indian Criminal Jurisprudence is based on this statement ensuring that no wrong is done to a person who...


PRE-MATURE RELEASE POLICY OF PRISONERS IN PUNJAB AND HARYANA
The concept of pre-mature release of the convicted person is based on reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of the prisoner back...


REFUSAL OF PASSPORT TO AN INDIAN ON THE GROUND THAT THE APPLICANT TRIED TO SEEK ASYLUM IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY IS ILLEGAL AND CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF PASSPORT ACT
India was one of those 48 countries which voted in favour of the United Nations Declaration for Human Rights (UDHR), which was adopted by...


CONFLICTING RIGHT OF DAUGHTER-IN-LAW TO RESIDE IN A SHARED HOUSEHOLD VIS-À-VIS RIGHT OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO SEEK EJECTMENT
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: In the year 2007, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior...


On the basis of compromise, even at Appellate stage, conviction can be set aside
A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit – George Herbert Considering the latest pattern in the judgments of honorable Supreme...


Probation – A powerful remedy to impede Imprisonment
The word ‘Probation’ is derived from the Latin word “Porbo” which means “I prove my merit”. As a result, Probation involves the process...


Necessary Conditions to be included by the parents in the Gift / Transfer under Senior Citizens Act
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India categorically held that any gift or transfer of property by parents to their children is...


MONEY SENT BY NRI WIFE TO HER FATHER-IN-LAW AFTER 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF MARRIAGE IS NOT DOWRY
FALSE IMPLICATION: It has been seen a lot of times that these days that if there is a dispute between husband and wife due to...


Pendency of a Criminal Case not a Handicap to Travel Abroad
pendency of criminal case is not a hindrance to travel abroad as it is a fundamental right but permission needs to be taken from court.


FIR REGISTERED AGAINST BIKRAM SINGH MAJITHIA IN THE DRUGS PIL
Drugs PIL i.e. C.W.P. No. 20359 of 2013 was initially initiated on 16.9.2013 on a letter addressed by Mr. Shashi Kant Ex. DGP Jails...


PRESENCE OF ACCUSED CAN BE EXEMPTED DURING CRIMINAL TRIAL IF ADEQUATE REASONS ARE GIVEN BY ACCUSED
The majority of individuals who are facing trial might not be aware of the fact that the attendance of an accused during trial can be...


NOT SERVING NOTICE IN OFFENCE OF SENTENCE UPTO 7 YEARS ATTRACTS CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST POLICE
Section 41A CrPC provides that:- "41A. Notice of appearance before police officer.-(1) The police officer shall, in all cases where the...


REGISTRATION OF OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA CARDHOLDER
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a type of permanent residency / Visa available to individuals who are foreigner nationals of...
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