Articles & practical guides
Browse practical reading on Indian law, visas, taxation, education, employment, rail travel, public services and selected social or public-interest topics. Historical articles are clearly identified where the law or policy has since changed.
Overview of visa categories and application considerations. Always verify the current category, fee, interview and document requirements on the official U.S. Department of State website before applying.
General guidance on Australian visa options. Visa subclasses and requirements change, so confirm the appropriate visa through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
HRA exemption concepts and tax treatment, subject to the law applicable for the relevant assessment year.
Guide to Tatkal reservations. Confirm current booking timings, fees and conditions through Indian Railways/IRCTC.
Explanation of PNR status and common reservation abbreviations.
General information on home-based and online work options. Verify platform terms, taxation and fraud risks independently.
Ideas for flexible home-based professions and small businesses.
User review content; service plans and performance may vary by location and date.
Banking reference information. Confirm the current IFSC directly with the bank before transferring funds.
Archived budget information for historical reference.
HistoricalSummary and access information for NEP 2020.
Policy referenceGeneral wellness reading; it is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.
Archived information about the 2016 demonetisation period and related banking arrangements.
HistoricalPersonal study methods, learning habits and exam-preparation suggestions.
Commentary on a past public-policy development.
Archived commentaryArchived political commentary retained for historical reference.
Archived commentaryArchived opinion content reflecting the period in which it was published.
Archived commentaryHistorical commentary concerning construction-worker welfare cess and public administration.
Archived commentaryPractical overview of wills and succession-related procedure.
EPFO withdrawal guidance. Eligibility depends on the purpose and applicable EPF Scheme provisions.
Archived budget information.
HistoricalA current overview of the personal income-tax framework applicable from 1 April 2026
Application guidance for Gramin Dak Sevak engagement. Recruitment schedules and vacancies should always be verified on the official India Post GDS portal.
Archived report concerning litigation described in the linked article.
Archived reportJudgment-related resources. For authoritative current orders and judgments, use the Supreme Court's official services.
Professional-practice information. Verify current Bar Council rules, amendments and deadlines before acting.
Legacy CrPC material that may remain relevant to proceedings governed by the repealed Code and applicable savings provisions.
Legacy criminal procedureCivil procedure reference.
Current frameworkRepealed for the new criminal-procedure framework from 1 July 2024; retained for legacy matters and historical reference.
Repealed / legacyThe 1986 Act has been replaced by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; this page is retained for historical or legacy reference.
Repealed / legacyFundamental rights, duties, constitutional remedies and related reference material.
Current frameworkStatutory reference on civil and criminal contempt.
Succession and legal-heir reference material.
Reference material; tax provisions should be read with amendments applicable to the relevant year.
Company-law reference. Older Companies Act, 1956 provisions should be treated as historical except where saved or still relevant.
Repealed for the new evidence-law framework from 1 July 2024; retained for legacy matters and historical reference.
Repealed / legacyRepealed for the new substantive criminal-law framework from 1 July 2024; retained for legacy offences and historical reference.
Repealed / legacyHistorical legislation replaced by the 2013 land-acquisition framework, subject to transitional and saved matters.
Repealed / legacyCurrent central land-acquisition, compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement framework, subject to amendments and state-specific provisions.
Current frameworkEnvironmental adjudication and NGT reference material.
Negotiable instruments and cheque-related statutory reference.
General limitation-period reference for civil proceedings and related matters.
Anti-corruption statutory reference, including amendments.
Civil protection, residence, monetary and related remedies under the Act.
Central banking and regulatory reference.
Public-information rights, authorities, exemptions and appeals.
Historical central enactment; registration and governing law may vary by state or Union Territory.
Marriage, matrimonial remedies and related family-law reference.
Real-estate project, promoter, agent and allottee rights and obligations.
Livelihood protection and regulation of street vending.
Statutory reference; users should verify present commencement and operational status of provisions before relying on the Act.
Historical budget and tax information retained for archival reference.
HistoricalHistorical Covid Vaccine Registration.
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