Questions tagged [india]
For questions specific to Indian law.
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When can Indian mental health professionals breach confidentiality for suicide or criminal intent?
In India, the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 grants persons with mental illness a statutory right to confidentiality regarding treatment and disclosures made during therapy. Privacy is also recognised as ...
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Can police in India legally mediate or facilitate settlements in cases of offences where the accused offers money or property to the victim?
Suppose A physically assaults B and B files a complaint under the Indian Penal Code for offences such as simple hurt or grievous hurt. During the investigation, A offers monetary compensation or ...
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If incorrect records exist without malicious intent, does it constitute forgery or any other forgery-related offence under the IPC?
If false or incorrect information exists in official or semi-official records, but without any active intention to gain unfair advantage, monetary benefit, property, employment opportunity, government ...
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What are the legal risks in India if an Indian citizen on a foreign visa joins separatist protests overseas?
If an Indian citizen travels abroad on a temporary visa (such as a student or work visa, and not as an NRI or permanent resident) and participates in public protests supporting separatist movements ...
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Does a “shoot-on-sight” policy by India’s BSF on the Bangladesh border violate any international human rights frameworks to which India is signatory?
Indian news channels and other media reports have referred to government orders described as a “shoot-on-sight” policy implemented by the Border Security Force (BSF) of India along the border with ...
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