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Supreme Court Reviews Immunity for CEC and Election Commissioners

Legal News · Constitutional Law Election Commissioners Immunity: 5 Critical Facts on Supreme Court Review The Supreme Court has issued notice on petitions challenging Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which bars most civil and criminal proceedings against present and former election commissioners. The Court has not stayed

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Agnipath Scheme 2026: Two-Year Extension, Supreme Court Verdict, and Career Options for Agniveers

Legal Awareness · Public Policy Agnipath Scheme 2026: Two-Year Extension, Supreme Court Verdict, and Career Options for Agniveers By Advocate Mamta Shukla, Vijay Foundation · Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If you are an Agniveer, a defence aspirant, or a parent following India’s military recruitment policy, the Agnipath scheme has likely affected your plans. On

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The Right to Quality Education: What France’s Student Protests Teach Us About India’s RTE Act

Right to Quality Education in India: RTE Act & Article 21A Education Law · Child Rights The Right to Quality Education: What France’s Student Protests Teach Us About India’s RTE Act By Advocate Mamta Shukla · Advocate, Supreme Court of India · Founder Trustee, Vijay Foundation 6–14Age group covered by Article 21A 25%Entry-level seats for

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The France Supermarket Hack: Is Indian Infrastructure Protected Against IoT Cyberattacks?

The France Supermarket Hack: Is Indian Infrastructure Protected Against IoT Cyberattacks?

The France Supermarket Hack: Is India Protected Against IoT Cyberattacks? | Vijay Foundation Cyber Law · IoT Security The France Supermarket Hack: Is Indian Infrastructure & Consumer Data Protected Against IoT Cyberattacks? By Advocate Mamta Shukla · Advocate, Supreme Court of India · Founder Trustee, Vijay Foundation 6 hrsCERT-In incident reporting window ₹250 CrMaximum DPDP

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When ‘Record Not Found’ Under RTI Becomes a Criminal Question

When ‘Record Not Found’ Under RTI Becomes a Criminal Question

Legal Awareness When Record Not Found Under RTI Becomes a Criminal Question By Adv. Mamta Singh Shukla, Advocate, Supreme Court of IndiaFounder Trustee, Vijay Foundation Introduction In 2021, a citizen filed a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking details about the expenditure of funds allocated for cleaning the Yamuna river. The official response? “The relevant

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Movie Delayed by Ads? Understanding Your Legal Rights & Consumer Court Remedies

Consumer RightsConsumer Protection Act, 20195 min read Movie Delayed by Ads? Understanding Your Legal Rights & Consumer Court Remedies Your ticket says 10:35 PM, but the film starts at 10:52 PM. A consumer court has now recognised this practice as an actionable legal injury. Learn your rights and how to file a complaint. Paid time,

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Consumer Rights & Protection, Legal
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Sealed Cover Jurisprudence in India: Supreme Court & Law

Sealed Cover Jurisprudence in India: Supreme Court, Law, Cases & Fair Hearing By Advocate Mamta Shukla — Advocate on Record / Counsel, Supreme Court of India  |  Founder Trustee, Vijay Foundation  |  Last reviewed: 22 September 2026 A sealed cover can protect genuinely sensitive information, but its use may raise important questions of natural justice,

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Constitutional Law, Judicial Reforms
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Federalism Under Fire? SC Mining Verdict vs MMDR Amendment 2026

Federalism Under Fire? The Supreme Court, the MMDR Amendment 2026, and the Battle for India’s Mineral Wealth By Advocate Mamta Shukla — Advocate, Supreme Court of India  |  Founder Trustee, Vijay Foundation  |  Last reviewed: 20 September 2026 The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 has reopened a fiscal-federalism dispute that the

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Can a Child Claim Reservation Through Their Mother’s Caste? A Complete Legal Perspective

Claim Reservation Through Mother Caste: 5 Powerful Legal Rights A note on constitutional law & reservation policy Claim Reservation Through Mother Caste: 5 Powerful Legal Rights ❦ By Adv. Mamta Shukla — Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Founder Trustee, Vijay Foundation India’s social fabric is rapidly evolving. With the rise of inter-caste marriages and

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