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CAN Traffic Police Impound Your Vehicle for a First-Time Pollution (PUC) Violation? Know Your Rights

A traffic constable tells you your PUC has expired and that the car is being impounded right there on the spot. Most drivers, caught off...

TRANSIT Anticipatory Bail: Why the Law Took 43 Years to Catch Up With Geography

A man in Pune learns his estranged wife has filed an FIR against him in Patna. He has never lived in Bihar. He has no...

TAKING Photos/Videos of Police Officers: Is it Legal to Record Police Officers While They Are Issuing a Challan or on Duty on the Street?

Abstract In a democratic society, the relationship between citizens and law enforcement depends heavily on accountability and transparency. With smartphones now in almost every hand,...

Data Localization in India: The Law, the Logic, and the Long Road Ahead

1. Introduction Picture this: you open your favourite food delivery app, place an order, and pay using your UPI-linked bank account. In a matter of...