As a first gen lawyer I sometimes feel that choosing law has been my biggest regret
How is a young lawyer expected to survive in a metro or even a Tier 2 city on 8,10k a month? On top of that we pay 3k for the AIBE & now 3 years of practice is mandatory for the judicial exam
8 basic rights every citizen has under the Constitution of India and its laws:
1. You must be told why you're being arrested. In a language you understand. Immediately upon arrest. You should also insist on grounds of arrest in writing.
2. You have the right to have a friend, relative, or anyone you name informed of your arrest and where you're being held. So that they can assist you - get you legal help.
3. You're entitled to meet an advocate of your choice during investigation. If you can't afford one, free legal aid is available through the Legal Services Authority at the level of the police station itself (and not just Court).
4. If the offence is Bailable, the police must tell you that you're entitled to be released on bail (from the police station itself) and can arrange surety (which can be a friend/relative).
5. You must be produced before a court/magistrate within 24 hours of your arrest.
6. You can't be forced to speak against yourself. (Article 20 of the Constitution).
7. You have the right to a medical examination, especially if you want to document injuries or disprove an allegation. This exists precisely so that any custodial violence has a paper trail.
8. The arresting officer must be identifiable - visible name tag, and (per the D.K. Basu guidelines now codified) a memo of arrest, witnessed and countersigned, noting the time and date.
LET THE WORLD KNOW, THERE WERE SMALL BABIES. I REPEAT. SMALL BABIES IN THE PROTEST YET THEY DID NOT HESITATE TO USE TEAR GAS. LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW INDIA HAS ENTERED DICTATORSHIP.
Kitni simple demand hai
-Let Wangchuk break his fast at JM
-DP should resign
-1 Cr Compensation to NEET aspirants who died.
Agar itni si demand puri nahi karne ke liye pura Delhi chaos me dal diya hai, students, Police sabki life danger me dal di hai.
EGO!
If any student, protester, or individual participating in the #ChaloSansad protest tomorrow, face illegal action & need assistance with court hearings, documentation, please don't hesitate to reach out for pro bono support.