Here is some official information on FIR with applicability and various references to CrPC and IPC :http://www.saferindia.com/kiranbedi/firdemo.jspSame/similar to above document in PDF format (but this one has some spelling errors so check out yourselves):http://ipc498a.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/the-first-information-report.pdfSome compendium of information on FIR, NC (Non cognizable offence), reporting of complaint to police, magistrates, powers of police, where to complain etc are given below:http://www.karmayog.org/policedepartments/policedepartments_23086.htmDetailed document with information on arrest with references to CrPC etc is found here:http://ipc498a.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/law-of-arrest.pdfPolice circulars in various states which prohibit police to arrest without … [Read more...] about Info on FIR, Arrest, and Police ranks
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Using Purshis in court
Purshis is a legal procedure to get verbal remarks of opposite party (OP) into the court records. I think the benefit can be that if OP has made some verbal remarks in court which can benefit your case later, then it is best to get them into court records. Several times someone driven by stupidity and emotion may make verbal remarks thinking that these are only verbal remarks not a document so there is no harm. However purshis may be useful in these cases. Follow links below for more information on purshis.Format of Purshis (from SIF Jul09): On top simply write "Pursis in the matter of ............."At the end write - Hence this Pursis.This is usual practice, use it, then come to know. Usage and real life example of PurshisSome definition and usage of … [Read more...] about Using Purshis in court
Books on 498A, Family Law, Legal/Court Procedures
I am giving list of books below by SIFF veterans as per their advice on SIFF group.From SIFF (Jul09):1. Thomson West Publications - Black's Law Dictionary (8th. Edition) - By BryanA Garner - Rs. 3,170/ -2. Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd. - Law of Adoption Minority Guardianshipand Custody (4th. Edition) - By Late Prof. Paras Diwan - Rs. 630/-3. Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd. - Law of Affidavits (3rd. Edition) - ByS. Parameswaran - Rs. 350/-4. Nabhi Publications - Legal Drafting for Layman - (1st. Edition) - Rs. 150/-5. Asia Law House - Law of Contempt of Court (4th. Edition) - By Justice P.S.Narayana - Rs. 450/-6. Asia Law House - Criminal Pleadings and Practice (5th. Edition) - By JusticeP.S. Narayana - Rs. 275/-7. Asia Law House - Civil Pleadings and Practice (5th. Edition) - … [Read more...] about Books on 498A, Family Law, Legal/Court Procedures