Section 23 Domestic Violence Act: Interim & Ex Parte Orders, Affidavit, Prima Facie Test, Reliefs, Modification & Appeal

A practical guide to Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: interim and ex parte orders, Form III affidavit, prima facie test, maintenance, residence, custody, compensation, modification under Section 25 and appeal under Section 29.

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Section 223 BNSS Pre-Cognizance Hearing Is Mandatory: Supreme Court in Parvinder Singh (2026)

The Supreme Court in Parvinder Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026 INSC 519, held that the first proviso to Section 223(1) BNSS creates a mandatory substantive right of the accused to be heard before cognizance on a complaint, and non-compliance renders the cognizance order void ab initio.

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Army Rule 25 Was Omitted in 1993: Current Procedure for Charges Against Officers Under Rules 22–24

Army Rule 25 was omitted in 1993. This guide explains the present procedure for hearing charges against Army officers under Rules 22–24, summary of evidence, Rule 26 summary disposal, court-martial consequences and the continuing relevance of older Supreme Court cases.

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Data Processing Agreements Under the DPDP Act: Mandatory Clauses, Processor Liability, Security, Breaches and Cross-Border Data

A detailed Indian-law guide to Data Processing Agreements under the DPDP Act and 2025 Rules, covering Data Fiduciary responsibility, processor and subprocessor clauses, security, breach escalation, audit, deletion, cross-border access, liability and indemnity.

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Army Promotion Lawyer in Delhi: Selection Boards, Non-Empanelment, APAR/ACR, Statutory Complaints & AFT Remedies 2026

Army non-empanelment guide covering ACR/CR errors, statutory complaints, Selection Board review, AFT jurisdiction, limitation, evidence and relief.

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Personal Data Breach Reporting in India: DPDP 72-Hour Rule, CERT-In 6-Hour Rule, Notices, Evidence and Penalties

A current legal and operational guide to personal-data-breach reporting in India, comparing the DPDP Act and Rules with CERT-In’s six-hour cyber-incident reporting requirement, affected-person notices, evidence preservation and penalties.

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DPDP Act Compliance in India: 2025 Rules, 2026–27 Timeline, Consent, Data Breaches, Children’s Data and Penalties

A current DPDP Act compliance guide explaining the 2025 Rules, phased commencement through 2026–27, consent, notices, security safeguards, breach reporting, children’s data, rights and penalties.

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Contract Labour Compliance in India After Labour Codes: Principal Employer Liability, Contractor Licence, Wages, PF, ESI, Gratuity & Core Activity

A 2026 guide to contract labour compliance: licensing, core activities, principal-employer wage liability, PF, ESI, gratuity, migrant workers and records.

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Adv. Govind Bali Appointed Delhi President of First Generation Lawyers Association

Adv. Govind Bali has been appointed Delhi President of the First Generation Lawyers Association, with a focus on mentorship and support for first-generation advocates.

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Protection Orders Under Section 18 Domestic Violence Act: Interim Relief, Breach, FIR, Bail, Evidence and Appeal

A precise guide to protection orders under Section 18 DV Act and breach proceedings under Sections 31 and 32, including interim orders, FIR, arrest safeguards, bail, proof, limitation and appeal.

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