What an accused can do when a court issues Summons / BW/ NBW?

Introduction A victim of crime can set the Criminal Justice System into motion either by registering a First Information Report before the jurisdictional Police Station or by filing a complaint case before a Judicial Magistrate. In case an FIR has been registered then the police or the investigating agency files a report to the Magistrate … Read more

Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Appellate Tribunal Regulations, 2019

UTTAR PRADESH REAL ESTATE APPELLATE TRIBUNAL REGULATIONS 2019 Download PDF or .docx file WHEREAS it is expedient to frame regulations, the Uttar Pradesh Real State Appellate Tribunal in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section 2 of Section 53 of the Real Estate (Regulations and Development) Act, 2016, read with Sub-rule (3) of Rule 25 … Read more

All about Anticipatory Bail

What is anticipatory bail? To understand Anticipatory Bail, we may first try to understand the concept of Bail in general. A Bail is a legal guarantee by a person, who is accused of committing any offence which is punishable by imprisonment, for participating in the investigation and facing the trial before the court by making … Read more

Can Civil and Criminal proceedings be conducted simultaneously in the same matter?

The answer to this question is in the affirmative. With the growing use of technology, there is an escalating operation of online websites, documents and digital signatures. Even all the banking transactions can take place comfortably in your hand through mobile phone or laptops. This has caused a sweeping increase in fraud and forgery cases … Read more

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020

The Full Copy of the Ordinance Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 can be downloaded by clicking here The President of India on 28th October, 2020 promulgated an ordinance called Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 whereby the Government … Read more

Precautions to be followed in IT Outsourcing Agreements.

With the changing economic climate, businesses are outsourcing their non-core functions with a view to increase their efficiencies and cut down costs. Such outsourcing arrangements are very common in the information technology (IT) sector, where companies are outsourcing back-end processes, data processing, systems development and maintenance, etc. to an outside vendor. The terms and conditions … Read more

Rights of Tenants in elections of Apartment Owners Associations?

The above question is asked many a time during elections of apartment owners associations in group housing societies in Noida and Ghaziabad. As per the Model Bye-laws under the U.P. Apartment Act, only apartment owners can be members of the association of apartment owners. Download UP Apartment laws eManual Who is an apartment owner? As … Read more

When and how to initiate contempt proceedings before High Court?

Contempt of court proceedings in High Court – civil and criminal contempt explained

This article explains the law of contempt of court in India and provides a clear, practical guide on when and how to initiate contempt proceedings before the High Court. It discusses civil and criminal contempt, statutory requirements under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, essential conditions for filing a contempt petition, timelines, and practical steps for litigants when court orders are not followed.

What are the salient features of the Consumer Protection Act 2019

SALIENT FEATURES OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019 The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 received the accent of the President on 9th August, 2019, and subsequently got notified on 20.07.2020. The old Act namely Consumer Protection Act, 1986 will be replaced by new Act namely Consumer Protection Act,2019.   The main features of The Consumer Protection Act, … Read more

Writ of Mandamus, when does the High Court issue it?

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS: WHEN TO APPROACH HIGH COURTS The Constitution of India under Articles 32 and 226 gives power to the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively to issue writs in cases of breach of Fundamental Rights of any citizen by the State. Such writs prevent arbitrariness and unchecked use of power. According to the … Read more

Judgments on Offences by Companies under the Companies Act, 2013

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S. NO COURT CASE NAME & CITATION RATIO 1. Supreme Court of India SFIO v. Rahul Modi CRIMINAL APPEAL NOS. 538-539 .OF 2019 (@ SLP(Crl)Nos.94-95 OF 2019) Order dated 27.03.2019   Facts: Criminal Appeals challenging common interim order dated 20.12.2018 passed by the Delhi High Court in W.P.(Crl.) Nos.3842 and 3843 of 2018.   In … Read more

Bail from Allahabad High Court: Frequently Asked Question

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Here are some questions which are frequently asked regarding the law of bail and its practice in Allahabad High Court. When is an anticipatory bail application filed before Hon’ble Allahabad High Court? As per the procedural law contained in the Cr. P.C., in a cognizable, non-bailable offence, where police are trying to make an arrest, … Read more