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How To Appear In Court Via Video Conference: A Comprehensive Guide To Virtual Court Proceedings In India
Overburdened with nearly 23 million pending cases, the Indian judiciary has sought succor in technology to speed up justice delivery. Video conferencing has become a game-changing tool that, with the COVID-19 pandemic, has surged forward and allowed the conduct of courts while maintaining the sanctity and accessibility of the courts. This research article considers the procedural, legal, and practical...
One False Allegation. One Wrong FIR. One Mistake — and Your Life Can Change Overnight.
In the realm of Criminal Law and Litigation, very few moments are as devastating as the instant when an allegation turns into a formal complaint, or an FIR is registered against your name. What may begin as a misunderstanding, a personal dispute, or even a deliberate false accusation can rapidly spiral into a full-fledged criminal case. Overnight, your reputation,...
You Loved, You Trusted, and Now You’re in Court — Happens in Many Relationships
Relationships often begin with hope, affection, and trust. Rarely does anyone imagine that the person they once relied on the most could someday sit across from them in a courtroom. Yet this painful reality unfolds every day. Couples who once shared dreams and promises often find themselves entangled in legal disputes when misunderstandings, incompatibility, or conflicts overpower their bond....
Balancing Faith and Fundamental Rights: The Constitutional Conundrum of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
One of the most complex intersections between religious beliefs and constitutional rights is exemplified by the controversy surrounding India’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The goal of the UCC, which is envisioned under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, is to establish a uniform legal framework that governs marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens equally,...
A Single Contract Mistake Can Cost a Startup Its Entire Funding — Here’s Why
The Indian startup ecosystem is fast-paced, competitive, and full of opportunity. Every day, new founders step into the business world with innovation, vision, and determination. Yet, amid product development, branding, and investor outreach, there is one area many startups unintentionally neglect—contract accuracy. A single drafting error, missing clause, or poorly negotiated agreement can derail an entire funding round. Startups...
Criminalising Adolescence: Misuse of POCSO in Consensual Teenage Relationships
“The law meant to protect childhood must not become the sword that destroys it.”The aim of POCSO is protection, not prosecution of young ones. We cannot safeguard children by criminalising their developmental years. The Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of India’s most stringent children’s protection laws, based on the belief that minors cannot...
Someone Stole Your Idea? Your Logo? Your Code? That’s Theft — Not Flattery
In the world of startups, creativity, and innovation, your ideas are your most valuable assets. Yet, in India, thousands of entrepreneurs, designers, and developers lose their original work simply because they didn’t protect it legally. From a copied logo to stolen software code, intellectual property (IP) theft can cripple both your brand and your confidence. At Sandhu Law Offices,...
That ‘Family Property’ You Think Is Yours? It Might Not Be — Unless the Documents Say So!
Family property disputes are among the most emotional and financially draining legal battles in India. Many people grow up assuming that a property passed through generations automatically belongs to them — simply because they live in it, manage it, or were told it’s “theirs.” However, under Indian law, property ownership isn’t based on memories or promises; it’s based on...
Sold Your Property in India, But Never Received Payment?
It happens to thousands of NRIs every year — but you can recover it legally. For millions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), property in India is not just an investment — it’s a connection to their roots, culture, and family. Yet, what begins as a trusted sale often ends in financial loss and legal chaos when the buyer takes ownership...
