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 […]
Shortcomings in the New Criminal Laws: An Analysis
Starting on July 1, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 has been replaced by three new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The objective of these modifications is to contemporize […]
Analysing the Role of Intermediaries in Safeguarding Intellectual Property
Introduction The proliferation of digital platforms and social media has revolutionised the sharing of content, necessitating that businesses exercise greater caution when it comes to online content. In this digital environment, intermediaries are essential for the transmission and storage of electronic documents, as stipulated by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). This article examines […]
Position Of Marital Rape In The New Criminal Law Framework: Challenges And Way Forward
INTRODUCTION Envision a realm where the sacredness of matrimony functions as both a defensive barrier and an offensive weapon, where the close connection between partners becomes a battleground for essential human entitlements. Marital rape is a controversial and intricate matter in criminal law that questions the fundamental principles of traditional legal systems and societal values. […]
