If you own a plot in Kerala that has been described as “Nilam” in the revenue records, or entered in the “Data Bank”, you may already know the problem. You apply for a building permit, a loan or a change of land use, and the application is stopped because the land is “in the data […]

Property disputes among legal heirs are evolving rapidly in India. They often involve questions of inheritance, partition, wills, daughters’ rights, and the identity of legal heirs. As families become more aware of their succession rights, disputes between children, spouses, siblings and other legal heirs are increasingly reaching the courts. In Kerala, a surge of progressive […]

Mob violence can have serious criminal consequences. A large group attacking people, damaging property, using weapons or creating fear may lead to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). But an important legal question arises when violence is alleged to have been intended to create widespread terror or threaten the security or integrity of […]

Protests are an important part of a democratic society. They allow citizens to express disagreement, raise public concerns, demand accountability and draw attention to issues that matter. The Constitution of India protects the right of citizens to assemble peacefully and without arms under Article 19(1)(b). However, this right is not absolute. Reasonable restrictions can be […]

Online shopping has made buying products easier and more convenient than ever. But with convenience comes risk. Fake websites, non-delivery of products, counterfeit goods, unauthorised payments, misleading advertisements and sellers refusing refunds are some of the problems consumers may face. Let’s talk about what consumers can do when an online shopping transaction goes wrong.  Not […]