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NCB: Another Sledgehammer?

Ever since the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty by this narcotics agency, curiosity has mounted about its role, powers and use as another law enforcement weapon in the hands of the government. An inside look

Laws related to drug abuse

A comparison of Indian laws versus European, American, and Middle Eastern regarding punishment of marijuana users and pushers and sellers shows startling differences.

How the NCB is structured

The NCB is directly under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Its Director General is Rakesh Asthana (right), an IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre (1984)

Jagjit Pavadia: A Sterling Job

India’s Jagjit Pavadia was recently elected Second Vice-President and Chair of the Standing Committee on Estimates, and Member, Committee on Finance and Administration of the International Narcotics ...

NSA in UP cow slaughter cases: Threat to public order enabling criteria

There has been much debate about invoking this stringent act in alleged cases of cow slaughter. Is this legally valid and how have courts responded? By Adarsh Patel The National Security Act ...

National Green Tribunal move on cigarette butts, bidi ends bells smoking’s environmental damage

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to frame guidelines for the disposal of cigarette/bidi butts in the interest of the environment within three months.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Landlord and Tenant issues

A nationwide lockdown was imposed by the Central Government from March 25 to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease. It has significantly affected the relationship of the landlords and tenants. If the tenant has funds available with him then its obligation to pay rent is not impacted.

Landlord Tenant Issues and the main features of the New Tenancy Act

After the partition Delhi saw a huge influx of migrants and the Government was forced to ease rules for the migrants and to re-settle thousands of migrant and the laws were in favour of protecting economically weaker section of the society even for those who cannot pay rent or apply for loan.

India-China Ladakh standoff: A Lean, Mean Fighting Force

India’s ill-preparedness to operate effectively in the mountains has often led to disastrous results. But a dedicated Mountain Strike Corps will be capable of evicting the Chinese from Ladakh and securing its future.

Adani Gets New Wings

From a relative newbie to the second largest airport operator in India, Gautam Adani has touched new heights. He did this in less than 24 months after achieving a double hat trick by winning concession agreements for six airports Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram.

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