What is National Lok Adalat?

Alternative dispute resolution has become an integral part of the Indian legal system, providing an efficient and accessible avenue for settling disputes outside the traditional court framework. One such mechanism making significant strides is the National Lok Adalat. Let’s delve into the intricacies of what the National Lok Adalat in India entails and how it

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), proposed as a comprehensive overhaul of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), has sparked heated debate since its introduction. Among its most controversial clauses is Section 69, which criminalizes sex based on a broken promise of marriage. Let’s delve into this clause, understanding its implications and the ongoing discussions surrounding it.

On August 11, 2023, the Indian government introduced three new Bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA). The three Bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023