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With the increasing movement of Indian nationals across international borders, situations have arisen where Indian citizens are tried, convicted, and sentenced by foreign courts. International law recognizes mechanisms through which states may cooperate in the execution of criminal sentences while respecting each other’s sovereignty. One such mechanism is the Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, commonly referred to as a “Prisoner Transfer Agreement”.A Prisoner Transfer Agreement is a bil

Indian law addresses this issue through Section 13 and 14 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 which explain when a foreign decree can be recognized and given effect in India.Section 14 CPC provides that when a foreign judgement is produced before an Indian court, the court shall presume that such judgement has been passed by a court of competent jurisdiction.This provision creates the legal presumption in favour of foreign judgements. The presumption operates unless and until the contrary is pr

Senior citizens are a valuable part of society. As they grow old, it becomes essential to ensure that they live with dignity, security, and respect. A senior citizen is generally an older adult who has attained a certain age, in India an individual is considered to be a senior citizen if he has attained the age of 60 years or above.Senior citizens have special rights to ensure that they live with dignity, safety, and care in their old age. These rights are protected by laws, social programs, and

For parties living in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, people can benefit from Pre-Litigation Mediation is available in the Mediation Center of High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh where application for the same can be filed and process can be initiated.

Even Indians living abroad (NRI) can benefit from this.

IntroductionFor many NRIs living abroad, discovering that a criminal case has been registered against them in India often comes as a shock. These cases are frequently initiated by estranged family members, ex-spouses, or business associates and can include false allegations under serious laws such as Section 498A IPC (dowry harassment), property disputes, cheating accusations, which may lead to even the issuance of Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs).If you think you must return to India immediately or

WITHOUT COMING BACK TO INDIA NRIs CAN GET QUASHING OF FIR and ORDER DECLARING PROCLAIMED OFFENDER (PO) WHICH WAS PASSED IN THEIR ABSENCE

Under the Hague Apostille Convention, a simple certification, known as an “Apostille”, is issued by a competent authority in the country where the NRI is residing by their concerned Department and it will be valid in India for all intents and purposes and no further attestation / verification would be required in India. The said convention replaces the traditional process of multiple attestation steps with a single Apostille Certification.

CITIZENS ARE BEING FORCED TO FILE LITIGATION BY INDIAN PASSPORT AUTHORITIES DESPITE THERE BEING A PROVISION FOR COMPOUNDING OF MINOR OFFENCES LIKE SUPPRESSION OF MARITAL STATUS BY PAYING COMPOUNDING FEE

“Innocent until proven Guilty” – Indian Criminal Jurisprudence is based on this statement ensuring that no wrong is done to a person who is innocent. Despite the fact that an individual is accused of committing an offence, such person still has Human Rights / Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution which cannot be violated. These Rights include Right to remain Silent which is guaranteed under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution, Right to be informed about the Grounds of

The concept of pre-mature release of the convicted person is based on reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of the prisoner back into the society on the basis of their behavior in prison. Release of such person varies from case-to-case which also takes into account the safety of the victim, society and the convicted person. Pre-mature release procedure contains evaluation of the impact of improvement programs on the convict prisoners and allows them to recommence their normal life in the