Supreme Court on Government Authorities: Important Rules for Citizens
Government authorities have wide powers. They can issue notices, make administrative decisions, grant or cancel permissions, take action against violations, regulate businesses, acquire property and perform many other public functions. However, these powers are not unlimited. Government authorities must act according to the Constitution, applicable laws and the limits of the power given to them. […]
Supreme Court’s Approach to Bail Under the New Criminal Laws: Key Takeaways for Accused Persons
India’s criminal justice system has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). These laws have replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively, […]
