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- Habeas Corpus: The Remedy against Illegal Detention in IndiaHabeas corpus is the oldest and fastest constitutional remedy: an order that the person holding someone in custody produce them before the court and justify the detention.20 May 2025
- Criminal Appeals in the Delhi High Court: Procedure, Limitation and Suspension of SentenceA conviction by a Sessions Court is appealable to the High Court as of right.06 May 2025
- Received a Police Notice under Section 35 BNSS (formerly 41A CrPC)? Here Is What It MeansA notice of appearance from the police is not an arrest, but how you respond to it shapes the rest of the case.22 April 2025
- Defending a Cheque Bounce Case: Grounds Available to the AccusedA complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act carries a statutory presumption against the drawer, but it is a rebuttable one.08 April 2025
- Special Leave Petitions: How a Case Reaches the Supreme Court of IndiaMost cases reach the Supreme Court through a special leave petition under Article 136 of the Constitution.25 March 2025
- Filing a Writ Petition in the Delhi High Court under Article 226A writ petition is the main remedy against unlawful action by the government or a public authority.11 March 2025
- Regular Bail, Anticipatory Bail and Default Bail: What Each One MeansBail comes in three forms under Indian law, each available at a different stage and on different conditions.25 February 2025
- Quashing an FIR in the Delhi High Court: Grounds, Process and ChancesThe Delhi High Court can quash an FIR or criminal proceedings where continuing them would be an abuse of the process of court.11 February 2025
- An FIR Has Been Registered Against You: What to Do in the First Seven DaysThe first week after an FIR is registered decides whether a person is arrested and how strong their defence will be.28 January 2025
- How to Apply for Anticipatory Bail in Delhi under Section 482 BNSSAnticipatory bail is an order directing that a person be released on bail if arrested.14 January 2025