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Rule of Law

Some recent amendments have introduced provisions for plea bargaining, compromise and summary procedures for trials, so that disputes could be resolved quickly to the satisfaction of both parties. Yet, many judges revel in continuing with legalese and archaic procedures that make lawyers indispensable even for petty cases and result in disputes dragging on for years

Women and property rights

While judicial pronouncements have provided a limited extent of gender equality in property rights, legislative measures are necessary to protect a woman’s property rights, says SUJATA KUMARI MUNI.