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The law requires State governments to set up SC and ST Protection Cells at their headquarters. This cell is headed by the Director of Police and Inspector General of Police of the State.1  The SC/ST Cells are supposed to: Conduct survey of the identified area Maintain public order and tranquility in the identified area RecommendRead more

The law requires special measures to be taken by the State governments to prevent atrocities against members of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes1, such as:.  Identify areas where crimes and atrocities are likely to occur or reoccur Schedule visits of the District Magistrate and police officer to identified areas for reviewing the law and orderRead more

If you are a victim or atrocities, dependent of the victim or a witness to the atrocities, the State Government must ensure that you are given:  a copy of the FIR free of cost immediate relief in cash or kind necessary protection from intimidation and harassment  relief in respect of death, injury or damage toRead more

This special law guarantees certain rights to the victims, their dependents and those acting as witness to the complaints filed under this law. These rights are: Protection from violence Victims, their dependents and witnesses must be protected from any kind of intimidation, coercion, inducement, violence or even threats of violence.  The investigation officer or theRead more

If a crime under this special law committed against a member of the scheduled caste or schedule tribe groups has been reported to the police, the investigation for this must be done by a police officer who is at the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or above. As per the law, the DSP mustRead more

When an FIR is filed for a crime or atrocity committed against a member of the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes, no preliminary inquiry needs to be conducted by the investigation officer before the said filing. The investigation officer does not require any prior approval of his seniors for arresting any person accused of committingRead more

The law designates certain areas as tribal areas or scheduled areas. If any person is likely to commit crimes or atrocities against members of SCs and STs in such areas, the Special Courts can have them removed from there.  However, the Special Court must list down the grounds for taking such an action against anybody.1Read more

The government has launched helpline numbers and email addresses that one can approach in case of issues related to Covid-19 or for general information on the disease.  National Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 National Helpline Email ID: ncov2019@gov.in  National Twitter Handle: @CovidNewsByMIB WHO WhatsApp Number: +41 798931892 (English) For a list of helpline numbers specificRead more

When States impose a curfew, they pass orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , 1973 (Section 144).  A curfew is imposed in districts and States to prevent the localized spread of Covid-19 based on the number of cases in that particular area. This is an administrate power that rests with MagistratesRead more

The COVID-19 lockdown across States is used as a measure to prevent the further spread of the disease. The lockdown is imposed through a set of orders by which the National Disaster Management Authority (National Authority) requests all Government Ministries/Departments including State/Union Territory Governments to take effective measures  to prevent the spread of Covid-19 inRead more

Covid-19 is a widespread epidemic, and also a declared disaster in India. The Government has the power1 to take measures and prescribe regulations to: Prevent the spread of a dangerous epidemic disease like Covid-19. Inspect any ship or vessel leaving or arriving in any port. Detain any person planning to leave or arrive in India.Read more

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus i.e. severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). First identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak to be a pandemic on 11 March, 2020. Common Symptoms According to the WHO (World Health Organization), thoseRead more

गोपनीयता क्या है?  जिस संस्था या कंपनी के साथ आप काम कर रहे हैं, उसे अपने व्यापारिक रहस्यों और अन्य गोपनीय व्यापारिक सौदों की सुरक्षा करने का अधिकार है। इसलिए, आपके रोजगार अनुबंध में एक उपनियम आपको नियोक्ता की किसी भी गोपनीय जानकारी को संगठन के बाहर किसी को भी साझा करने या प्रकट करनेRead more

For help and support, you can reach out to the National Legal Services Authority to lodge a complaint here. You can lodge a grievance and track your application. You can email or call the state wise authorities (Legal Service Authorities) given below in case of a grievance, or if you need help and support.  StateRead more

If you are not satisfied with the decision given by the relevant Legal Service Authority on your application for grant of legal aid, there is a provision to appeal against the decision.  To appeal, you can appeal to the Executive Chairman or Chairman of the relevant Legal Services Authority1. The decision resulting from the appealRead more

After you fill out your application for legal aid, it can be denied or accepted. It can also be withdrawn at the later stage after the application has been accepted and legal aid has been provided. Denying Legal Aid Legal aid can be denied1: Where a person is found ineligible. Withdrawing Legal Aid Legal aidRead more

Once you have submitted your application for free legal aid, the following happens1: Step 1: Your application will be scrutinized by the relevant Legal Services Authority to determine what is to be done. Step 2: Once the scrutiny of the application is complete, information about whether your application has been accepted/rejected will be provided toRead more

When you apply for legal aid, you will necessarily require these documents: A proof of identification. Aadhar Card is most commonly accepted, but you can ask if your State’s authority accepts other proofs.  An affidavit proving your eligible for legal aid. For example, if you are claiming that you are eligible because your income isRead more

You can approach the following authorities for applying for legal aid:  State Legal Services Authorities – They are in charge of governing and providing legal aid services in their particular state and governing the same at the District and Taluk level. For example, in New Delhi it is known as the Delhi State Legal ServicesRead more

If you want legal aid, you will need to go to a legal service authority. Once you approach the authority, they will check: Whether you are eligible for legal aid.  You are eligible based on two criteria:  – either based on who you are or as per the income you get. You only need toRead more

There is no charge for getting an application form for free legal aid1. You are not required to spend any money for either getting or submitting the application. Even expenses like Process Fees, Drafting Fees, Typing Fees, Clerkage, etc. are borne by the legal service institutions1. You do not have to pay any money ifRead more

If you are looking for legal aid in India, then this includes a lot of legal services. Legal services are any service with respect to a case or any other legal proceeding before any Court, authority or tribunal. Getting legal advice is also a part of  a legal service.  To get legal aid, you willRead more

Free legal aid means providing legal services, free of cost, to certain sections of the society. To ask for legal aid, you have to be eligible to apply for it. The purpose of providing legal aid is to ensure that  no person is deprived of legal services and justice due to lack of money. YouRead more

Through the State elections you are electing the Members of the State Legislature who will represent your constituency at the state level. The State Legislature might have an Vidhan Parishad (Upper House) or not, but it always has the Vidhan Sabha (Lower House). 1 Each member of Lower House of a state is elected forRead more

If you require any help, support or you want to raise an issue regarding the adoption, you can contact the following authorities:  Child Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) CARA primarily deals with non-religious adoption1 of orphan, abandoned and surrendered children through its associated /recognised adoption agencies. Helpline of CARA: 1800-11-1311.You may call this number between 9:00Read more

The Courts play a very important role during the adoption procedure. Given below are some of the important roles played by the Court:   Adoption Order (Non-Religious Law)1 Under the non-religious law on adoption,2 the Court receives the application from the SAA (Specialized Adoption Agency) with the relevant documents of the child so that theRead more

You may be punished if you do the following, regardless of the  law under which you have adopted a child: Illegally taking a child to a foreign country If you take or send  a child to a foreign country, or arrange for transferring the child to a person in a foreign country, without a validRead more

The following are the effects of adoption, regardless of which law you have adopted under:1 Child of Adoptive Parent: The child becomes the child of the adoptive parent(s), and the adoptive parent(s) become the parents of the child as if the child had been born to them, for all purposes. Familial Connections of the Child:Read more

Under the Hindu law on adoption,1 there is no set procedure on adopting a child. You do not have to follow any guidelines, but you may have to execute an adoption deed. For more details on procedure and the format of the deed, you should consult a lawyer.  If you are a guardian A guardianRead more

As a relative of a child, following the non-religious law to adopt, you can adopt both within India and also do inter-country adoptions. Adoption within India (In-Country Adoption) Follow the steps given below for adopting a child through in-country relative adoption i.e. adoption within India.1  Step 1: You should determine if you can adopt theRead more

As a step-parent of the child you want to adopt, you can follow the procedure given below.1  Step 1: You and your spouse (the biological parent of the child) must register on the website of Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), here. It will redirect you to Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System (CARINGS), whereRead more

Follow the steps given below to adopt a child if you are an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or a foreigner who is a habitual resident of India:1   Step 1: You should determine if you can adopt. You may adopt a child through this means only if you are an OCI or a foreignRead more

Follow the steps given below to adopt a child if you are an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or foreigner living abroad:1 Step 1: Approach the relevant authority i.e. the Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency or the Central Authority in your country of residence. In case there is no Authorised Foreign Adoption AgencyRead more

Follow the steps given below to adopt a child from a foreign country as an Indian citizen.1 Step 1: Necessary formalities for adoption of a child from a foreign country will be completed in that country, as per their law.  Step 2: The relevant authority, depending on the laws of the country, shall issue approvalRead more

As a resident Indian, you may opt for in-country adoption i.e., adoption within India. Your application for adoption will go through various stages, as mentioned below:1   Step 1: You may apply for adopting a child by registering on the website of Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), here. It will redirect you to Child AdoptionRead more