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Introduction Illegal immigration has emerged as one of the most complex and contentious issues facing modern democracies, and India is…

Introduction In October 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a major cleanup drive called the Special Intensive Revision…

In business, credit is very important. People often use cheques, promissory notes, or bills of exchange to make payments. These…

On a cold morning in January 2011, the world saw an image so painful that it shook the conscience of…

Access to Justice in India: A Struggle for the Common Citizen Justice delayed is justice denied—a phrase that resonates deeply…

Justice And Accessibility Justice is meaningful only when it is accessible to everyone. In India, a large part of the…

Introduction The proposed Justice G.R. Swaminathan Impeachment has triggered one of the most serious constitutional debates in recent years, bringing…

RBI FLA Return: Overview and Purpose The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requires every Indian company, LLP or entity that…

Community mediation and Lok Adalats play an important role in improving access to justice in India by offering quick, low-cost, and people-friendly ways to resolve disputes outside formal courts. Community mediation helps parties talk openly, understand each other, and reach voluntary settlements, which preserves relationships and reduces tension. Lok Adalats, organized under the Legal Services Authorities Act, provide a simple forum where cases are settled through compromise, with decisions treated like court decrees. Both mechanisms reduce court burden, save time and money, and make justice accessible to the poor, rural communities, and those intimidated by the formal legal system.

Introduction Ignorance of law is generally not a defence in Indian criminal and civil jurisprudence, but the Supreme Court has…