ARUNODAY LEGAL CONSULTANTS (LAW FIRM)

  NDPS Act and Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Drugs Authored By: Ankur Saini Advocate Mob. +91 9999055488 The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, serves as a key enforcement tool in India for addressing illegal drug activities. Below are the main aspects of the forfeiture process for illegally acquired drugs:   1. Prohibition : The NDPS Act strictly prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, except for authorized medical or scientific purposes.   2. Seizure Authority : Law enforcement agencies are empowered to confiscate drugs that are unlawfully held or trafficked, which can happen during raids or investigations.   3. Forfeiture Procedure : Following a seizure, a formal procedure is initiated, requiring adherence to legal protocols, including maintaining a chain of custody and documenting the seizure properly.   4. Judicial Oversight : The seized drugs under...

Drafting a complaint to the police against your husband and his relatives for cruelty requires careful consideration of several key points Authored by: Shivani Rana Advocate Mob. +91 7838171412 If you are drafting a complaint to the police against your husband and his relatives for cruelty that requires a careful consideration of several key points. Here's a checklist to help guide you: Essential Information 1. Details of Parties Involved: Full names and addresses of your husband, his relatives, and yourself. Relationships (e.g., husband, mother-in-law, brother-in-law). Incidents of Cruelty 1. Specific Incidents:  Describe each incident of cruelty, including dates, times, locations, and details.  Physical, emotional, or financial abuse. 2. Evidence: Documents (e.g., medical records, witness statements). Photographs or videos. Audio recordings. Legal Context 1. Relevant Laws: Mention applicable laws (e.g., Domestic Violence Act, IPC sections). 2. Previous Complaints: If previou...

 Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code: Recent Supreme Court And High Court Judgments And Concerns of Misuse Authored By: Vineet Anand Advocate Mob. +91 9711263262 Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), introduced in 1983, aims to protect women from cruelty perpetrated by their husbands and in-laws. This provision was a significant step towards addressing domestic violence in India. However, over the years, it has come under intense scrutiny due to reports of widespread misuse. Recent judgments from the Supreme Court of India have sought to address these concerns while emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in applying this law. The Legal Framework of Section 498A Section 498A defines cruelty as conduct that causes severe mental or physical harm to a woman, potentially leading to suicide or grave danger to her life. The law states: “Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment f...