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Supreme Court guidelines on Registration of FIR, including action against officers who don’t register FIR of a cognizable offence. 1. What is FIR? FIR is First Information Report as recorded by the Police. It is generally termed as Report, and is usually based on a complaint received by the Police from an Informer or a…
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Supreme Court judgments on usage and disposal of Plastic Waste, with directions to Authorities on steps to minimise its use and contamination. 1. Plastic waste destroys ecological balance Plastic waste is a pollutant, destructor of ecological balance, and a major threat to utility of natural resources for survival of living species. Yet usage of plastic…
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Provisions in Constitutional Law to ban usage of plastic in order to protect natural resources and environment 1. Introduction Plastic is life threatening and one of the worst causes of environmental pollution worldwide. Its widespread usage has choked precious natural and man-made resources. Single use (use and throw) plastic products in particular are extremely difficult…
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eGazettes of states and union territories of India. Find more info on History, Purpose & Contents of Gazette and eGazette. What is eGazette? eGazette is electronic Gazette and was launched in year 2008. eGazette has not only brought easy access to information for general public but has also created a digitized record of notifications for…
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Supreme Court on delay in lodging FIR / Complaint. Consequences of delay. What is not considered as delay? When is delay condoned? 1. Introduction It is generally believed that a person aggrieved by any crime will immediately lodge a complaint with the police to bring the culprits to book. Yet there can be reasons for…
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Significance and Contents of Gazette of India, including its history, purpose and legal basis for publication of laws through eGazette. 1. Introduction As per Section 3 of General Clauses Act, 1897 the “official Gazette” or “Gazette” shall mean the Gazette of India or the official Gazette of a State. 2. History Gazette as a terminology…
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1. Introduction In a landmark judgment in 2011 (Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 3322 of 2010), Allahabad High Court laid down clear guidelines on procedure for arrest and how Police, Mediation Cell, Investigating Agencies including Courts should proceed in matters involving matrimonial disputes, 2. Questions framed by the High Court 3. Answers clarifying Legal position…
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