Plight of Matrimonial Disputes in India

Matrimonial disputes are the most contested and debated matters which dwells between the question of what is right and what is the law. It is not uncommon that husband or wife initiates false / counterblast proceedings, package of cases such as under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Protection of Women From...

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Claim of Juvenility in Criminal Proceedings

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (“Act”) has been in effect from 13.12.2015. Amongst its substantial provisions is Section 15 and Section 18, wherein vide Section 15 of the Act, if a crime is committed by a juvenile who has completed or is above 16 years of age, a preliminary assessment...

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