Tag: fundamental rights

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Pankaj Bansal Verdict: Karnataka Contends ED’s Obligation to Supply Written Arrest Reasons Applies Only Prospectively in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing an important legal issue which is pressed out because of the arrest of Pankaj Bansal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Karnataka states that the ED is only liable to give reasons for its arrest in written form prospectively as held by the Supreme Court in Pankaj Bansal v. Military of India. This might influence many current probes that are going on under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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Sections 78, 79 & 80 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Arrest Procedure and Warrant Execution

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is broken down into its sections 78, 79, and 80, which are explained in this page. In these parts, the method that must be followed once an arrest is made on the basis of a warrant, the locations where such a warrant may be executed, and the procedure for executing warrants outside of the jurisdiction of the court that issued the warrant are all outlined.

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Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Waqf Amendment Provisions

The soon-to-be reviewed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, by the Supreme Court is a turning point in India’s recent debate regarding religious autonomy, rights of minorities, and state oversight. The provisions in the Act, such as adding non-Muslim members to Waqf Boards and granting government officials authority in disputes regarding property, have sparked discussion surrounding the power balance between secular administration and religious self-governance. While the government promotes transparency and inclusivity, critics are concerned about possible violations of constitutional safeguards given to religious minorities.

byLegal Maestros