Legal Protections or Legal Weapons? Navigating the Misuse of Women Centric Laws in India
This article was authored by Pushkal Kathpalia, Partner at Kathpalia & Co. India has enacted several laws to protect women from various forms of violence and discrimination, including dowry, sexual harassment, false rape accusations, domestic violence, and cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (now Section 85 of BNS, 2023). While these […]
Electronic Evidence Under the New Evidence Law: Bhartiya Sakshay Adhiniyam, 2023
This article was authored by Pushkal Kathpalia, Partner at Kathpalia & Co. The Bhartiya Sakshay Adhiniyam, 2023 is a landmark legislation in India’s legal landscape, modernizing the evidentiary framework to align with the realities of the digital age. This new law significantly enhances the treatment of electronic evidence, providing clear and detailed guidelines that address […]
