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A platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on the accessibility, quality and reliability of judicial data in India

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#𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗲𝗲
It is a charge paid to the court to process legal documents like appeals or complaints. In India, under the Court Fee Act of 1870, these are traditionally paid using stamps. Read: https://t.co/Ljh0ArXlnq
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by: Aprajita A, NLSIU

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Ever wondered about the legal nuts & bolts of #politicalparties in #India? From registration under #Section29A #RPA 1951 to #ECI 's limited powers on internal #democracy, this detailed page from Justice Definitions Project. Read more: https://t.co/8vKGVCkmLh

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A #ConsentManager (under India's new #DigitalPersonalDataProtectionAct, 2023) is a government-authorized third party that acts as a secure intermediary between you and organizations (Data Processors). Read more: https://t.co/bpLpZdQDl4
#DPDPA #DataPrivacy #DataProtection

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The supreme legal document in India that guarantees our Justice, Liberty, and Equality - #TheConstitutionofIndia. Let's make the #RuleOfLaw truly accessible to every citizen. Visit the Justice Definitions Wiki: https://t.co/lJY9Iksv5v

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#SupremeCourtofIndia has just reinforced the #rights of the arrested where written grounds are mandatory (in a language you understand), and if the grounds are initially oral, a written copy must follow at least 2 hours before remand. Read 'Arrest' here: https://t.co/PyLlIeiHCa

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"Child in Conflict with Law" is a legal term for any person under 18 who gets entangled in the law, from minor mischief to serious offenses. They're often more vulnerable than villainous, sometimes being pushed into trouble by adults. Read more here: https://t.co/MdYCx9Wbq4

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A Company is essentially an "artificial person" created by law. Read here: https://t.co/wZBY44EcpU
It is a separate being that can own property, sign contracts, and get sued. Completely separate from the people who run it, which gives it that sweet, sweet limited liability.

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Ever heard of a "Mercy Petition"?
It's the absolute final Hail Mary for a condemned person in India, a plea to the President or Governor after literally every court door has closed. Read here: https://t.co/RRuNGzk6A1

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Under #India's #RighttoInformation (#RTI ) Act, 2005, the Central and State #InformationCommissions are powerful bodies that ensure every citizen gets the information they ask for from the government.
Read more here: https://t.co/ayd33Lntqu

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#Kerala state cabinet has cleared the draft #RighttoPublicService Bill, 2024.
Read about the 'Right to Public Service' on Wiki, here: https://t.co/JfEtAqOhZh.

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#TamilNadu and #Haryana now have guidelines on #communitysentencing. Here, #courts assign offenders for first-time or low-risk offenses to perform specific #communityservices instead of serving time in jail. (Read here: https://t.co/uh0mmeFdnp)

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Ever considered the line between free association and a threat to public safety? Unlawful association!!!! The new #MaharashtraPublicSecurityBill is drawing fire for its vague definition of "unlawful association." (Read 'Unlawful Association' here: https://t.co/XrpTZxTeu8).

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#electioncommissionofindia #ECI is a quasi-judicial body, not just an election manager, it protects our fundamental #righttovote, making it a critical part of our justice system. To learn more about the ECI, read https://t.co/J2X1Jv2Ac3

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#NCLAT reveals that a judge #RECUSES himself, claiming pressure from a "member of higher judiciary." What's recusal? This isn't just a legal footnote—it's a high-stakes move to protect the integrity of justice itself. Read here: https://t.co/oZzxCtd65Y

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From park benches to #courtbenches—same word, very different stakes. Read https://t.co/0OyMC5GfJv
With #Kolhapur’s #circuitbench in the spotlight, here’s our wiki entry ⬆️unpacking the term #bench in law.

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Two years ago, we started with a simple idea: make legal knowledge accessible for all. Today, we celebrate and thank our community that's helping us make justice more accessible and transparent for everyone. https://t.co/AfoECGFxZk

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#Marriage is more than a commitment—it's a #legalcontract that secures your future. This framework provides a clear process for everything from #assetdivision to #childcustody.
Read our wiki on Marriage to demystify the legal aspects: https://t.co/vSXT0GYGfN

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Beyond #economicrights, #moralrights provide a legal shield for #creators. This ensures you get proper #credit and your work is not distorted or modified in a way that harms your reputation. Read: https://t.co/8D8KsgMxz3

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Disability: More than a medical term, it's a powerful legal concept in India! 🇮🇳 Understanding laws like the #RPwDAct is key to building a truly inclusive society where everyone thrives. Let's learn & empower!Read: https://t.co/ds70lB2w1D

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Where's the line between #freespeech & legal trouble? 🧐 The recent #SupremeCourt ruling on the MP cartoonist highlights #criminaldefamation – protecting reputations from false statements. Know your #digitalrights & wrongs! Read: https://t.co/gZGHzI7GaY