Kerala HC Pauses Govt’s Stray Dog Euthanasia Order, Highlights Human-Animal Rights Balance
Background of the Government Order On 16 July 2025, the Government of Kerala gave an order permitting the local bodies…
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Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: When the Right of Private Defence Extends to Causing Death
Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, permits private defence causing death in cases of imminent danger to life, grave bodily harm, or specific heinous crimes like rape or kidnapping. It requires reasonable apprehension of death or severe injury, ensuring proportionality in response.
Sections 36, 37 and 38 – Ensuring Transparent & Lawful Arrests under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 establishes unambiguous guidelines for the arrest procedure, the duties of law enforcement agents, and the rights of those who have been detained. The provisions of Sections 36, 37, and 38 constitute a structured framework that guarantees transparency, accountability, and the preservation of legal rights during the process of arresting and questioning individuals.
Understanding Administration and Cancellation Suits in Rajasthan (Section 37 & 38 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961)
This abstract analyzes court fee laws for administration and cancellation suits pursuant to Sections 37 and 38 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961. Section 37 applies to administration suits, with fees paid on the gross value of the estate so that probate or succession disputes remain proportional. Section 38 pertains to cancellation suits, where fees are payable on the value of the document or relief claimed, striking a balance between claimant and defendant views. These provisions simplify judicial access and balance costs with case complexity. Clarity in these sections benefits litigants in Rajasthan courts.