Law

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced various modifications to the passport rules, aimed at easing the process of issue of passport. Many new rules for various sections of society have also been announced. Rakesh Dubbudu from Factly takes a closer look.

The Indian legal system is notorious for being obscure and difficult to comprehend for the lay person. A new online portal hopes to flip this situation on its hand by simplifying laws and making them accessible to all Indians.

In a historic moment, the government and opposition recently united to pass the Disabilities Bill, 2016 in both Houses of Parliament. Shampa Sengupta from the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) takes a look at this momentous legislation and what it means for India’s disabled population.

Family planning in India has long been a subject of controversy and hushed conversations. Now, a new Supreme Court ruling is bringing the conversation out in the open. Poonam Muttreja from PFI discusses this and the future of family planning in India in a frank and open interview.

Muslim men share their views on triple talaq practiced under the Sharia law.

With demonetisation in full swing, many citizens are concerned if the cash-in-hand they have will be treated as black money. If you’re worried about possible penalisation for the money you deposit, this video should help clear things up for you.

Last week the Supreme Court directed the Centre to fulfill promises under the ‘Accessible India’ campaign. Meanwhile, the chief legislation for persons with disabilities is being tabled in Parliament, which holds great potential to reshape our surroundings and systems.

Despite being instrumental in helping the cause of the disabled in the country, the Indian judiciary has been unable to remove discrimination from within the legal profession. Now, with a landmark order, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has set the ball rolling to remedy the situation.

The Delhi government has re-enforced its ban on the sale of Chinese firecrackers, given the terrible impact they are known to have on the environment.

Navigating the choppy waters of tax law can be tricky business for freelancers, but here are a few tips to help you along