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DEALING WITH THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME The parliament by Act 40 of 1993 amended the code of Criminal Procedure 1973 by adding chapter VII-A to the code. It deals with reciprocal arrangements for assistance in certain matters and procedure for attachment and forfeiture of property. The circumstances under which chapter VII-A was introduced in the code is explained in the statement of objects and reasons of the Amendment Act of 1993. The amendment is proposed to provide for a) the transfer of person between contracting states including persons in custody for the purpose of assisting in investigation or giving evidence in proceeding; b) attachment and forfeiture of properties obtained or derived from the commission of an offence that may have been or has been committed in any other country; and c) enforcement and attachment of forfeiture orders issues by a court in the other country. The government of India has signed an agreement with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for ...

      The Article ‘Peace in the High Rise’ [1] has received an overwhelming response.  A discussion an encouraged regarding the futility of the current common area management associations formed under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955, in the light of the provisions under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act 2016.  Hence was deemed appropriate to prepare a FAQ (Frequently Asked Question), to get some inputs regarding the nature of association of apartment owners in a multi-flat building for management of common areas. Frequently Asked Question   1.      What are the forms of ‘association of apartment owners’ that could be formed for the management of common areas of an multi-flat building? ●       A society, cooperative society or an association under the KAOA [2] . ○       Whatever be the form of association, it should have the right o...

          “Let us stop the spread of Covid  19 in our Country…”         This is a message that we often hear, these days.   It reminds us that we are waging a war against the pandemic, and following precaution and government guidelines is the only way for a victory.   The preparations for the worst are underway.   All possible measures are being put in place by the governments and agencies to face the peculiar challenges offered by the vires, during its different waves.   Life, living and the very existence is directly and indirectly, threatened.   Every section of the community, may have an independent battle to wage, Let us consider here, a lawyer’s possible response during these times.         The pandemic has proved that the medical infrastructure, available is insufficient.   This is quite understandable, as even the global giants ...