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Power of Attorney: Types, Uses and Risks in Property and Financial Transactions

A Power of Attorney (PoA) lets one person (the principal) authorise another (the agent) to act on their behalf – signing documents, managing property,...

Mental Health Law: Patient Rights in Admission, Treatment and Discharge from Hospitals

Modern mental health laws try to shift focus from pure control to rights and recovery. They recognise that people with mental illness are still...

Surrogacy Regulations: Rights and Duties of Intended Parents and Surrogate Mothers

Surrogacy allows intended parents to have a child with the help of a surrogate woman who carries the pregnancy. Because this involves body, money...

Time Limits for Filing Medical Negligence Cases: Understanding Limitation in Health Disputes

Even if medical negligence seems obvious, waiting too long to take action can kill a case legally because of limitation periods. Limitation laws fix...

Protection Orders Under Domestic Violence Laws: Immediate Reliefs Available to Victims

Domestic violence laws recognise that abuse isn’t only about physical injury; it can include emotional, economic and sexual abuse within domestic relationships. Protection orders...

Prenuptial Agreements: Are Pre-Marriage Contracts Enforceable in Family Law?

Prenuptial agreements – contracts made before marriage about property, alimony, and financial arrangements in case of separation – are common in some countries but...

Legal Status of Live-In Relationships: Rights Related to Maintenance and Property

Live-in relationships have become more visible, especially in cities, but law is still catching up. Generally, courts try to balance social realities with protection...

Student Data Privacy: Legal Protection for Records, CCTV Footage and Online Platforms

Schools and colleges now collect more student data than ever – application forms, medical records, exam scores, CCTV recordings, online learning logs, even behavioural...

Accreditation of Online Degrees and Distance Learning Programmes: What Students Should Check

With so many online degrees and distance programmes available, the biggest risk for students is spending years on a course that employers or regulators...

Homeschooling and Alternative Education: Legal Recognition and Regulatory Controls

Parents sometimes feel traditional schools don’t suit their child – due to learning styles, health issues, bullying, or philosophical reasons – and choose homeschooling...

Juvenile Justice: Bail, Trial and Rehabilitation for Children in Conflict with Law

When a child is accused of an offence, the law doesn’t treat them exactly like an adult. Juvenile justice systems are based on the...

Hostile Witnesses in Criminal Trials: Why Witnesses Turn and How Courts Handle Them

A hostile witness is someone who, after supporting the prosecution earlier (for example, in their police statement), changes their story or refuses to support...