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Follow The Law is a show where three lawyers explore various situations a citizen may encounter and the rights and obligations of the citizen under the law. Every episode is a round table of lawyers with participants Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawal, Saurabh Kirpal, Mukul Rohatgi, Vivek Sood, Sanjoy Ghose, Geeta Luthra, Chander Uday Singh, Aman Lekhi, Former Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, Chander Lall © ITMN tv

  1. 3d ago

    LANDLORD AND TENANT RIGHTS | Akshay Makhija, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala,

    Rent Agreements: What Every Tenant & Landlord Needs to Know With Akshay Makhija, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala | Follow the Law Chapters: 00:00 — Is a Tenancy Just a Contract and When Does The Rent Control Law Apply? 00:48 — Tenant vs Landlord: What Does Each Owe the Other? 01:30 — Can a Rent Agreement Override the Transfer of Property Act? 01:53 — Does Paying Rent Automatically Make One a Tenant? 02:24 — Is Registration of a Rent Agreement Mandatory? What If It Isn’t Registered? 03:52 — Why Register a Rent Agreement? The Legal Advantage Explained 05:07 — What Happens When the Rent Agreement Ends but the Tenant Stays? 05:57 — Clauses Every Rent Agreement Should Have 07:16 — Has a Tenant Really Vacated Without Handing Over the Property? 08:17 — The Tenant’s Rights To Peaceful Enjoyment of the Property Explained 09:02 — Security Deposit & Rent Hikes: Are There Legal Limits? 09:53 — Penalty Clauses in Rent Agreements: Are They Enforceable? 11:20 — How Can a Landlord Legally Evict a Tenant? 13:18 — Tenant Stops Paying Rent: What Can the Landlord Do? Are Post-Dated Cheques Advisable? 14:16 — Landlord Won’t Return the Security Deposit: What Is the Tenant’s Remedy? 14:54 — How Can India Make Renting Simpler and More Efficient? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer.If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possiblechanges to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. www.itmn.tv

    LANDLORD AND TENANT RIGHTS | Akshay Makhija, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala,
  2. Aug 6

    LAW ON MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE : RIGHTS & REMIDIES| C. Aryama Sundaram, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala

    Law on Medical Negligence: Rights & Remedies | Senior Advocate, C. Aryama Sundaram, Raghav Bahl, Niharika KaranjawalaChapters:00:00 What Is Medical Negligence? Law vs Treatment Failure02:46 A Doctor's Legal Duty Towards Every Patient04:31 What Must You Prove to Win a Medical Negligence Case?09:04 What If the Hospital Refuses to Share Medical Records?10:44 Informed Consent: What the Law Requires13:35 Emergency Treatment: When Is Consent Implied?14:33 Why Expert Medical Opinion Matters | The Bolam Test Explained17:36 Do Patients Need Expert Witnesses to Prove Negligence?19:38 Why Courts Judge Doctors Based on the Situation at the Time21:33 The Biggest Myths About Medical Negligence23:04 What Compensation and Legal Remedies Are Available?23:30 The First Steps to Building a Strong Medical Negligence Case24:36 How Medical Negligence Law Has Evolved26:34 How Courts Balance Patients' Rights and Doctors' Protection28:28 Why the Supreme Court Restricted Criminal Cases Against Doctors30:53 Criminal Action Against a Doctor: Police, Court or Medical Board?32:27 How Doctors Can Protect Themselves Legally33:16 What Reforms Does Medical Negligence Law Still Need?Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.#medicalnegligence #patientrights #doctors

    LAW ON MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE : RIGHTS & REMIDIES| C. Aryama Sundaram, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala
  3. Jul 21

    BOUNCED CHEQUE: FROM SIGNATURE TO SUMMONS | With Maninder Singh, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

    BOUNCED CHEQUE: FROM SIGNATURE TO SUMMONS | With Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, Raghav Bahl & Niharika KaranjawalaChapters:00:00 The NI Act and the rationale behind the law02:31 What are the strict timelines specified and how can they impact a case?06:39 Is a notice a mandatory requirement or can a complaint be made without notice?07:38 Why is there a requirement of a legally enforceable debt and what does that limit?10:27 How have courts interpreted the term legally enforceable?11:50 If a cheque is issued for several debts how will this be treated in court?15:53 Can a part payment make the cheque non-enforceable?18:05 Does the law presume a cheque once given is against a legally enforceable debt?19:31 Does liability follow a dishonoured cheque – does one have to rebut the claim?21:41 Do different reasons for dishonour of cheque get treated differently?23:52 In case one is unable to pay due to freezing of accounts, how will that be treated?26:47 In the case of a company who all are liable for the default?30:43 What about joint bank accounts – with a spouse or parent. Will all be liable?32:29 If someone’s cheque is misused what should they do?34:27 If a conviction results can the victim get any compensation?37:39 Is serving the sentence enough to absolve one of the liability to pay the debt?39:17 If appealing a conviction does the convicted person have to deposit any money first?41:09 If a cheque is given simply as a ‘security cheque’, how does the law treat that?Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. www.itmn.tv#FollowtheLaw #Bouncedcheque #niact #debtproblems #senioradvocate #lawandorder Panel : Maninder Singh, Senior Advocate, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

    BOUNCED CHEQUE: FROM SIGNATURE TO SUMMONS | With Maninder Singh, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala
  4. Jul 12

    THE ACCUSED MUST EXPLAIN: REVERSE BURDEN OF PROOF - With Salman Khurshid, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala

    WHEN THE ACCUSED MUST EXPLAIN: REVERSE BURDEN OF PROOF - With Salman Khurshid, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala Chapters: 00:00 Reverse Burden of Proof: How Does It Change Criminal Law? 05:57 Can Reverse Burden of Proof Coexist with the Presumption of Innocence? 07:52 Why Was Reverse Burden of Proof Introduced in the First Place? 11:00 When Does the Burden Shift to the Accused? 13:57 What Standard Must the Accused Meet: Beyond Reasonable Doubt or Balance of Probabilities? 15:02 Why Do Special Laws Reverse the Burden of Proof? 17:03 Does Reverse Burden of Proof Undermine the Right Against Self-Incrimination? 20:05 What If the Accused Does Not Have Resources to Prove Their Innocence? 23:26 Who Bears Responsibility for the Chain of Custody—and What Role Does the Accused Play? 24:25 Can Weak Prosecution Evidence Still Lead to Conviction? 26:06 What Are the Constitutional Limits of Reverse Burden of Proof? 27:09 Can Reverse Burden of Proof Alone Secure a Conviction? 28:27 Does Reverse Burden of Proof Actually Improve Conviction Rates or Deter Crime? 29:06 What Safeguards Are Needed to Prevent Misuse of Reverse Burden Laws? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specificcircumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. www.itmn.tv Panel of Lawyers: Salman Khurshid, Senior Advocate and Former Minister of Law & Justice, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala.

    THE ACCUSED MUST EXPLAIN: REVERSE BURDEN OF PROOF - With Salman Khurshid, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala
  5. Jul 3

    THE LAW ON CONFESSION AND CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION | Manu Sharma, Senior Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala

    THE LAW ON CONFESSION AND CUSTODIALINTERROGATION | Manu Sharma, Senior Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala Chapters: 00:00 Why are police confessions generally inadmissible? What about statements to the ED, Customs, and NCB? 04:15 When can an inadmissible confession still be used for corroboration? 05:10 Why does the law view police confessions with suspicion? 06:49 Magistrates, confessions, and police custody: How does this safeguard work? 08:21 Judicial vs. extra-judicial confessions: What's the difference? 10:43 What happens when a judicial confession is retracted? 11:28 Can a confession alone be enough to convict? 12:52 BNSS explained: The new law on staggered police custody 15:55 Police custody: What must investigators prove before a court? 17:09 How do courts balance effective investigation with individual liberty? 18:44 Can an accused's silence or alleged non-cooperation justify further custody? 20:09 Where does the law draw the line on coercive interrogation tactics? 21:45 Are existing safeguards against custodial abuse enough? 23:04 Police custody: Must an accused be produced physically before a magistrate? 24:17 What legal remedies exist for torture or coercion in custody? 24:52 How can an accused safely complain against officials while still in their custody? 25:35 How do Articles 20(3) and 21 shape the law on confessions and custodial interrogation? 27:07 What reforms are needed to better balance investigative powers and individual rights? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. www.itmn.tv

    THE LAW ON CONFESSION AND CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION | Manu Sharma, Senior Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala
  6. Jun 21

    LIBERTY TO TRAVEL ABROAD & LAW ON LOOKOUT CIRCULARS | Nandita Rao, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala

    Liberty to Travel Abroad & Law on Lookout Circulars | Nandita Rao, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala Chapters: 00:00 Is the right to travel abroad a fundamental right or a privilege granted by the state?02:20 In what circumstances can the state curtail one’s right to travel abroad?05:27 Under what specific public or economic interest can the state curtail one’s travel?06:31 Would any offences or registration of FIR disentitle one to travel abroad?06:58 Are LOC issued for a time frame or are they indefinite? 08:20 What does the law say about informing individuals in case an LOC is issued?09:44 When challenging an LOC what does one have to demonstrate to the court?11:40 What view have the courts taken to restricting travel of an accused, not convicted?13:55 If the investigations go on for a long time do LOCs remain active?16:15 Any landmark judgements that have shaped this area of the law?18:10 Can Passport authority refuse to renew the passport if a criminal case is pending?21:21 In case of a passport refusal or cancellation what remedy does one have? 21:36 In case of conviction in a criminal case, how does one’s rights change?22:50 In case a LOC is wrongfully issued is there any remedy to make good one’s loss?23:46 Are there any suggestions that you have to balance the rights and responsibilities?Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specificcircumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. Follow the Law : Roundtable with Nandita Rao, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala www.itmn.tv

    LIBERTY TO TRAVEL ABROAD & LAW ON LOOKOUT CIRCULARS | Nandita Rao, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala
  7. Jun 14

    PEACE BOND 'KALANDRA' : POLICE POWERS, CITIZEN RIGHTS AND REMEDIES | Ramesh Gupta, Sr. Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala

    PEACE BOND 'KALANDRA' : POLICE POWERS, CITIZEN RIGHTS AND REMEDIES | Ramesh Gupta, Sr. Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala Chapters 00:00 What Is a Peace Bond (Kalandra)?01:00 What Happens When Police Initiate a Kalandra?03:50 What Must Police Establish Before Taking Action?04:28 Is Mere Apprehension of a Breach of Peace Enough?05:04 Can Police Use Kalandras in Civil Disputes?06:13 What Rights Does a Citizen Have During These Proceedings?07:47 What are the Key Legal Safeguards Against Misuse08:16 Does a Kalandra Become Your Criminal Record?09:09 What do Courts Say on the Routine or Mechanical Use of Kalandras?09:33 What If You Are the Victim, Not the Troublemaker?10:25 Must Police Communicate the Reasons for Action?11:16 Can Police Keep Your Biometrics in case of proceedings?11:35 Can a Kalandra Affect Your Job or Arms Licence?12:13 Duration of a Peace Bond and Possible Detention12:38 How Courts Balance Public Safety and Individual Rights13:41 How to Balance rights as Preventive Action May Damage Your Reputation?14:28 Police Accountability When Exercising Preventive Powers14:51 Reforming the Law: What Needs to Change? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specificcircumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues.The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.

    PEACE BOND 'KALANDRA' : POLICE POWERS, CITIZEN RIGHTS AND REMEDIES | Ramesh Gupta, Sr. Advocate, Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawala
  8. Jun 5

    PIL: SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD | Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

    Public Interest Litigation: Seeking Justice for the Greater Good | with Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala Chapters: 00:00 What is a PIL and how does it differs from an ordinary case? 02:07 How did PIL evolve in the Indian legal system? 06:24 Is it now easier for concerned citizens to approach the courts?07:36 What are the various ways a PIL can be initiated? 09:17 Have courts taken up Suo Moto PILS from news reports or social media? 10:30 Procedurally, is it easier to file a PIL? 11:05 Are PILs treated differently by courts to litigation? 12:41 What are the consequences to filing a frivolous or motivated PIL? 16:57 Is there sufficient information on PILs and their usefulness in the public domain? 17:25 What reforms are needed in the PIL? 18:23 Which are the sectors that PILs can still drive greater public good? Disclaimer : The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. Roundtable : Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala Subscribe to Follow the Law to remain informed and empowered.

    PIL: SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD | Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

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Follow The Law is a show where three lawyers explore various situations a citizen may encounter and the rights and obligations of the citizen under the law. Every episode is a round table of lawyers with participants Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawal, Saurabh Kirpal, Mukul Rohatgi, Vivek Sood, Sanjoy Ghose, Geeta Luthra, Chander Uday Singh, Aman Lekhi, Former Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, Chander Lall © ITMN tv