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How to Get Anticipatory Bail in Gujarat (Step by Step)
Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest legal remedy that allows a person to seek protection from arrest when they have reason to believe they may be arrested for a non-bailable offence.
Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable Offences: The Difference
The distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable offences under the BNSS determines what the police can do after a crime is reported. It affects whether an FIR can be register
How to File a Private Complaint under BNSS Before a Magistrate in Gujarat
Not every criminal case begins with the police. Where an FIR is refused, the offence is non-cognizable, or the complainant prefers to proceed directly, a private complaint to a Mag
Cheque Bounce Case under Section 138 NI Act: The Process
A cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can result in criminal proceedings when a cheque is dishonoured due to insufficient funds or because it ex
IPC to BNS: Important Changes in the New Criminal Code
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governed substantive criminal law in India for more than 160 years before being replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) on 1 July 2024
CrPC to BNSS: Key Section Changes You Should Know
The CrPC to BNSS section numbers have changed significantly. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 contained 484 sections, while the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
Stages of a Criminal Trial under BNSS 2023
On 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) as India’s primary criminal procedure law. While the basi
Penalty and Confiscation under the Customs Act Explained
Customs law violations can lead to two different consequences: confiscation of goods and penalty on persons. While confiscation operates against the goods, a penalty is imposed on
Classification Disputes under the Customs Tariff
Classification under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 determines the applicable customs duty, exemptions, import licence requirements and other regulatory measures. A change in the HSN
Provisional Release of Seized Imported Goods under the Customs Act
When Customs seizes an imported consignment, a prolonged hold can cause serious commercial losses. Demurrage and detention charges may continue to accrue, warehouse space remains o
