Quashing of Criminal Proceedings u/s 528 BNSS by Higher Court: Supreme Court’s Four-Step Test & Grounds Explained

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Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment on quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC and Section 528 BNSS. In Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. State of U.P. & Anr. Criminal Appeal No. 3831 of 2025 (@ SLP (Crl.) No. 11642 of 2019), decided on 02 September 2025 has reiterated the … Read more

Narco-Analysis Constitutionality in India: 2025 Supreme Court Ruling on Consent, Rights, and Legal Admissibility Explained.

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n a significant ruling that reinforces the constitutional limits on investigative methods, the Supreme Court of India in 2025 held that narco-analysis tests cannot be conducted without the voluntary and informed consent of the accused. The judgment revisits the foundational principles laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka, reiterating that forced narco tests violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. This article examines the legal background, the facts of the case, the Court’s reasoning, and the broader implications for criminal law and forensic practices in India.

UP Apartment Act, Rules and Model Bye-laws. Legal Framework Governing Apartment Ownership and Association Management in Uttar Pradesh

Download compilatio of the UP Apartment Act 2010, Rules 2011 and Model Bye-Laws 2011. Introduction Apartment living in urban Uttar Pradesh is governed by a structured legal regime aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and self-governance among apartment owners. This framework comprises three critical documents: These documents collectively determine the rights of apartment owners, obligations of … Read more

Caveat Filing Procedure in Supreme Court of India: Explained With Format and Rules

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Download this article in PDF. Download Supreme Court Caveat Proforma Introduction In India’s complex and often time-consuming legal system, a single ex parte interim order—passed without hearing the affected party—can result in significant and long-lasting consequences. To protect against such outcomes, the law provides a powerful procedural safeguard known as a caveat application. A caveat … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Transfer Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Procedure, Grounds, and FAQs

Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Transfer Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Procedure, Grounds, and FAQs Download this Blog in PDF Download Transfer Petition Proforma Introduction A Transfer Petition (Civil) can be filed under Article 139A of the Constitution of India, read with Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), and … Read more

Review Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Article 137, Order XLVII, Grounds, Procedure & Landmark Cases

Review Petition in the Supreme Court of India under Article 137 and Order XLVII of the Supreme Court Rules

A comprehensive guide to Review Petitions in the Supreme Court of India under Article 137 and Order XLVII of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Explore constitutional foundations, grounds for review in civil and criminal matters, landmark cases such as Kamlesh Verma, Mohd. Arif, and Lily Thomas, procedural nuances, and practical drafting strategy for Advocates-on-Record and Litigants.

Comparative Table of Sections Between Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Click here to Download the Word File & PDF File of the Comparative table of Sections between Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sec# Title of Section Sec.# Title of Section 1 Title and extent of operation of the Code 1 Short title, commencement … Read more

Uttar Pradesh Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010

Click here to Download the PDF File of the Uttar Pradesh (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010 [U.P. Act No. 16 of 2010] AN ACT to provide for the ownership of an individual apartment in a building of an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant to such apartment and to … Read more

Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Absence of Expert Evidence

Click here to Download the PDF File or Word file of this Article (Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Absence of Expert Evidence) Introduction Recently the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Suresh & Ors versus State of Madhya Pradesh – { 2023 INSC 102} Criminal Appeal No. 3512 OF 2023 by judgment dated 24.11.2023 quashed an FIR, chargesheet and the criminal proceeding on the ground … Read more

Format of RTI Application

Click here to Download Word File of Format of Application – Right to Information Date :                          ToPublic Information Officer[Address of Public Authority] Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act 2005 Dear PIO, I [Your Name], a citizen of India request you to furnish me with certain information under Section 6(1) of the Right … Read more