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Nuanced Understanding of the Indian Legal System

ABOUT THE BLOG  This blog mainly focuses on discussing the Indian legal system. The entire blog revolves around three key questions. First, what does a "system" really mean? Second, what is the legal system in general, and lastly, I will discuss the nuances of the Indian legal system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT IS A SYSTEM? In simple terms, a system is like a set of rules or a specific way of doing things. In the legal context, a system is how we set goals and outcomes to achieve what we want, especially justice. Law doesn’t operate in a vacuum; it operates in public. This means that laws are for everyone, not just one person. For a proper legal system, laws should serve the needs of the public, and people should follow these laws. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND JUSTICE Rules that apply to everyone in society and are meant to achieve justice define a legal system. Justice is a bit li...

BRIEF ON THE FUNCTIONING OF DIAL 100

What is Dial 100? Dial 100 is designed for ordinary people like us. Previously, if any incident occurred, we had to personally approach the police, and people often hesitated to do so. Therefore, we introduced Dial 100 to eliminate hesitation and ensure that the police promptly reach the victim or individuals in need, ultimately saving time.  Just like calling a nearby friend in times of need, Dial 100 serves as a friend, providing free assistance at any time, 24 hours a day.  How Dial 100 works (especially in Madhya Pradesh) ? In Madhya Pradesh, there are 1000 First Response Vehicles (FRVs) under Dial 100, with 50 vehicles stationed in Indore. We are required to report our own or someone else's issues without disclosing our identity if preferred. Additionally, leaving the scene after making the call is optional. We must provide as much information as possible about the event, including the location, nearby police station, etc. The call is received by civilians from th...