Author: Avichal

Unveiling the Cracks: Exploring Gaps in India’s Victim Compensation Schemes

INTRODUCTION In the intricate complexities of criminal justice, generally, the overlooked figure is the victim – the individual whose life is irrevocably altered by an act of wrongdoing. The pursuit of justice should not end at the conviction of an offender; it should extend to the holistic support, compensation and rehabilitation of the victim. This […]

Apostille:

ndia, since 2005, is a member of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 that abolished the requirement of legalization of foreign public documents. Apostille is acceptable in all member-countries of the Convention (For more info please visit the website: www.hcch.net). Apostille is done for personal documents like birth/death/marriage certificates, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, etc. […]

Marry me later” – On the proposed marriageable age for Indian women

INTRODUCTION Women’s legal age to marry has always been a matter of great concern in India over the past few decades. After the adoption of the Indian constitution in 1950, the Child Marriage Act has undergone various modifications. Since 1978, the minimum legal age for marriage has been 18 for women and 21 for men […]

How to Deal With Cyber Crimes in India

It’s important to understand that cyber crimes can have huge impact on our daily lives and therefore we have to take appropriate precautions to protect our sensitive personal information. As the number of cyber crimes in India continues to rise, how should we deal with them?   This article explores the Information Technology Act of […]

DGGI Matters

Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (Deptt. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India) in Indian penal court. It appears that you are referring to the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) in the context of Indian penal law. As of […]

CBI Matters

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), functioning under Dept. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, is the premier investigating police agency in India. It is an elite force playing a major role in preservation of values in public life and in ensuring the health of the national economy. It […]

DRI Matters

DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE matter in Indian Penal Court The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in India is an agency responsible for intelligence gathering and enforcement of laws related to customs, central excise, and narcotics. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The DRI primarily focuses on preventing and […]

ED Matters

Enforcement Directorate matters in Indian Penal Court. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India is a law enforcement agency that primarily deals with economic offenses and financial crimes. It operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and is responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting financial crime. The ED investigates cases related to money […]

EOW Matters

Economic Offence Wing is purely a matter of State Government. It is established under the State Government’s Act, it is a sub department of CID i.e Crime Investigation Department which is subdivision department at Indian State Police. Around 1970’s Economic Offence Wing was established in every State as with the hike of Economic Offences the […]

Muder

Kidnapping is a criminal offense in India, and it is covered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The IPC contains provisions that define and address kidnapping, and these provisions are primarily found in Sections 359 to 374 of the IPC. Here are key points related to kidnapping under the IPC: Kidnapping (Section […]