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Prosecution Sanction in Graft Cases
In India, prosecution sanction is necessary for charging public servants with corruption, aiming to protect the innocent from false claims while ensuring accountability. Governed by the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code, it mandates approval from designated authorities, with specific rules concerning application and limitations post-retirement.
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Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC)
The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 12 of the Punjab Transparency and Accountability in Delivery of Public Service Act, 2018. Headed by a Chief Commissioner (currently V.K. Janjua), its primary mandate is to ensure that the Government of Punjab delivers citizen-centric public services—such as caste, income,…
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Passport Renewal as Right- Chandigarh HighCourt
According to the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, passport renewal is a legitimate legal and constitutional right under Article 21, meaning authorities cannot deny or indefinitely block it based solely on suspicion, apprehension, or pending criminal cases. [1, 2, 3] ## Constitutional and Legal Standing * Right to Travel: The Supreme Court…
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RBI Account Unfreeze- Latest Guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines for unfreezing or reactivating a bank account depend entirely on why the account was restricted. The rules are divided into three major categories: [1] ——————————## 🔎 1. Cyber Fraud / Police & Enforcement Freezes (Latest Developments)If your account was frozen due to a cyber fraud report (e.g., National…
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HighCourt Appeal Against Family Court Order
An appeal against a Family Court divorce order in India must be filed before the High Court having jurisdiction over that specific Family Court. Under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, any final judgment, decree, or order passed by a Family Court (except interim or consent orders) can be legally challenged. [1, 2]…