Criminal law in India under the BNS and BNSS: FIRs, bail, Zero FIR, extraterritorial jurisdiction and cybercrime defence.
The prosecution of a dishonored cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, 1881, is a highly technical and strictly procedural legal remedy. Unlike general civil suits where courts have broad discretionary powers to cure defects, a Section 138 complaint is notoriously unforgiving. Here are the five major mistakes commonly committed during the filing process that can prove fatal to your case.
In an increasingly globalized world, Indian citizens frequently travel, reside, and operate businesses across international borders. A common, yet highly dangerous legal misconception is that stepping outside the territorial boundaries of India automatically extinguishes the jurisdiction of Indian criminal law.
A comprehensive guide explaining the concept of a Zero FIR and the procedural updates under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).