Amit Swami Nohar

​​Merit Over Seniority: The Changing Face of Modern Litigation In the traditional corridors of the judiciary, there has long been an unwritten rule: "The whiter the hair, the sharper the mind." For decades, the legal profession has equated age with expertise, assuming that only senior advocates with 40 or 50 years of practice possess the "magic touch" required to win complex cases.​ However, the contemporary legal landscape is challenging this status quo. While it is true that nothing is an alternative to experience, it is equally true that experience is no longer the sole benchmark for excellence in litigation.​ The Rise of the Prepared Mind​ The era where a senior could walk into a courtroom and win a case solely on "stature" or "aura" is fading. Today’s judges demand precision, updated precedents, and data-backed arguments. Young lawyers are filling this gap with relentless hard work and exhaustive research .​ Through digital legal...

New IT Rules: What you need to know. Today, we're going to talk about the new IT rules that have been recently introduced in India. So, what are these rules? They are a set of guidelines and regulations that govern the digital media in India. These rules were introduced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and they aim to regulate online content and social media platforms. The rules require social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and so on to appoint a grievance officer, nodal contact person and a chief compliance officer, who are all residents of India. There are also required to have a physical office in India. The rules also require social media platforms to take down certain types of content within 36 hours of receiving a complaint. The types of content that are required to be taken down include content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful to national security. The rules also require social media platforms to provide information to the governm...

In India, filing a criminal complaint involves the following steps: Preparation of the complaint: The complaint should be in writing and should state the facts of the case and the sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) under which the accused is being charged. Lodge a complaint with the police: If the offense is cognizable, which means it is serious in nature and the police have the authority to make an arrest without a warrant, you can file a complaint with the nearest police station. Investigation by the police: If the police find sufficient evidence, they will arrest the accused and start an investigation. Filing of charge sheet: Once the investigation is complete, the police will file a charge sheet in the court, setting out the details of the offense and the evidence collected against the accused. Appearance in court: The accused will appear in court and the trial will commence. Prosecution: The prosecution will present its evidence and the defense will have an opportunity to cro...

 How to File RTI? RTI (Right to Information) is a law that provides citizens of India the right to request information from public authorities. Here are the steps you can follow to file an RTI request: Determine the public authority: Identify the public authority that holds the information you seek. This can be a government ministry, department, or local body. Draft your RTI request: Write a clear and concise request for information, stating what information you require and why you need it. Your request should be addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the relevant public authority. Pay the fee: You'll need to pay a fee to file an RTI request. As you might know, there is some amount charged for each RTI you file. Thus, to file an application to a central government department, attach application fee of Rs. 10/- in the form of Indian Postal Order. Submit your RTI request: You can submit your RTI request in the following ways: a. By post to the address of the public au...

To lodge a First Information Report (FIR), you can follow these steps: 1.Visit a police station: Go to the nearest police station to the place where the crime was committed. 2. Meet the duty officer: Ask for the duty officer and explain to him/her the details of the crime that you want to report. 3. Provide details: Provide the details of the crime, including the date, time, and place of the incident, the names of the persons involved, and any other relevant information. 4.File a written complaint:  Write a complaint in Hindi, providing all the details of the crime. Make sure that your complaint is clear, concise, and contains all the relevant information. 5.Record your statement:  The duty officer will record your statement and ask you to sign it. 6.Get a copy of the FIR:  Once the FIR is registered, you will be given a copy of the FIR as proof that you have reported the crime. 7.Follow up:  Keep track of the status of the investigation and follow up with the police...

 An information all Indians must know, but this fact is hardly known to Indians, a must read post for all Indians How many Indians know that the Constitution of India was written by hand. No instrument was used to write the whole constitution. Prem Bihari Narayan Rayzada, a resident of Delhi, wrote this huge book, the entire constitution, in italic style with his own hands. Prem Bihari was a famous calligraphy writer of that time. He was born on 16 December 1901 in the family of a renowned handwriting researcher in Delhi. He lost his parents at a young age. He became a man to his grandfather Ram Prasad Saxena and uncle Chatur Bihari Narayan Saxena. His grandfather Ram Prasad was a calligrapher. He was a scholar of Persian and English. He taught Persian to high-ranking officials of the English government. Dadu used to teach calligraphy art to Prem Bihari from an early age for beautiful handwriting. After graduating from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Prem Bihari started practicing ca...