BY PRIYA CHAUDHARY LEGAL INTERN, H.K. LAW OFFICES In the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, people have usually been hearing about how section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been regularly imposed in different parts of the country in order to stop the spread of the pandemic. Talking about fundamental rights in theContinue reading “SECTION 144 CRPC AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT”
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POWER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE COURSE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ABSTRACT The deadly corona virus is disturbing each & every phase of our daily lives. Apart from the health jeopardy, it has been unsettling our economic and social lifestyle. Amid this situation, Intellectual Property is that one thing which stays more powerful and it’s essential for us to realize this as it remains the sameContinue reading “POWER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE COURSE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC”
THE EPIDEMIC ACT, 1897: A LAW IN DISGUISE
It is often wondered by a layman when he hears a new legislation and questions its reason of implementation or even the enactment. It is always considered to reduce the number of legislation enacted by our parliament as it creates confusion and chaos within the system and the jurists. But it clearly feels different duringContinue reading “THE EPIDEMIC ACT, 1897: A LAW IN DISGUISE”
Delhi High Court: Under Trial Prisoners released on interim bail on account of covid-19 extended by another term of 45 days
The covid-19 has increased the tensions worldwide and social distancing is considered important even in jails considering the rights of prisoners, therefore the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of “Re : Contagion Of Covid 19 Virus … vs N. Raghupathy“, directed the States/Union Territories to constitute High Powered Committees which could decideContinue reading “Delhi High Court: Under Trial Prisoners released on interim bail on account of covid-19 extended by another term of 45 days”
Extension of Limitation Period on Account of Covid-19
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of “RE : COGNIZANCE FOR EXTENSION OF LIMITATION” has taken Suo Motu cognizance of the situation arising out of the challenge faced by the country on account of Covid-19 Virus and resultant difficulties that may be faced by litigants across the country in filing their petitions/applications/suits/Continue reading “Extension of Limitation Period on Account of Covid-19”
DECRIMINALIZING SECTION 138 OF NI ACT: AN ACT OF INTELLIGENCE OR AMBIGUITY
We all are living in a completely unprecedented time phase which has never been experienced by any other individual elder or wiser in the history. The spread of Pandemic Covid-19 across the globe has brought almost every single industry, government and individual dreams to a still and has force to rethink the strategies for executionContinue reading “DECRIMINALIZING SECTION 138 OF NI ACT: AN ACT OF INTELLIGENCE OR AMBIGUITY”