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Introduction Every few months, videos of police using lathis, tear gas, water cannons, or physical force against protesting students, workers, farmers, or citizens circulate across social media. The police often justify such action by saying: “We were maintaining law and order.” This raises an important constitutional question: The answer lies in the Constitution, criminal procedure, […]

Introduction The recent incident involving Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted by the Delhi Police from his hunger strike to Safdarjung Hospital, has sparked a nationwide legal debate. Many people are asking: These are not merely political questions—they are constitutional questions involving personal liberty, bodily autonomy, medical consent, police powers, and judicial oversight. What Happened? According

Introduction You buy a piece of land. You obtain ownership documents. You prepare your building plans. Just before construction begins, someone tells you: “This land falls within the ASI prohibited area.” Immediately, several questions arise: Many landowners discover these restrictions only after investing substantial money. The truth is simple: Ownership of land does not automatically

Introduction You wake up one morning and find your neighbour has started constructing another floor. No safety nets. No approved plans displayed. Construction debris falls into your property. Your windows are blocked. The noise starts at 7 AM. Cracks begin appearing in your walls. Water pipelines are damaged. Despite repeated requests, the construction continues. Many

Introduction Imagine this situation. You are one of the attesting witnesses to a Will. After the death of the person who made the Will, one side in the family dispute approaches you. They threaten you. They emotionally pressure you. Or they make you sign a written statement that is not completely true. Months later, the

Introduction A loved one has passed away. They left behind a Will. Now the family is asking: These are some of the most common questions families face after the death of a person who has made a Will. The answer, however, surprises many people. If probate is legally required, it can only be granted by

Introduction A father executes a Will. Two witnesses sign it. Years later, after his death, the executor files a probate petition. Everything appears straightforward—until one of the attesting witnesses enters the witness box and says: “I never saw the deceased sign the Will.” Or, “I don’t remember signing this document.” Or even, “This is not

Introduction A parent spends a lifetime building a house. A business owner creates valuable assets. An elderly couple prepares a Will so that there is no dispute after their lifetime. But after the person’s death, family members begin asking questions: This is where probate becomes important. Many people believe that merely having a Will automatically

Introduction Your cheque has bounced. The bank has returned it unpaid. The person who issued the cheque owes you money. Now you are wondering: The good news is that most cheque bounce disputes are settled without a full trial. In fact, the law itself encourages settlement because the primary objective of a cheque bounce case

Introduction Imagine this. You joined a company as a director. A few months later, you receive a court summons in a cheque bounce case. After reading the complaint, you discover that: Your first reaction is obvious: “How can I be prosecuted for someone else’s cheque?” The answer is simple. Indian law does not make every