Critical Analysis of Juvenile Detention & Criminal Process

September 22, 2023

Introduction Juvenile detention refers to a temporary custody arrangement usually used when a minor is arrested but the court’s final decision of their guilt or innocence is still pending. If a judg

India’s Regional Approaches to Combatting Forced Religious Conversions

September 16, 2023

Introduction India boasts a rich and diverse religious heritage, with a plethora of major faiths coexisting within its borders, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and n

Calcutta High Court Issues Guidelines for Arrest to Address the Misuse of Section 498A

September 14, 2023

Introduction Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was enacted in 1983 to protect women from cruelty and harassment by their husbands and in-laws. The section defines “cruelty” as an

Gender Sensitivity And Effect Of Gender Conditioning On Judicial Decisions

September 13, 2023

Abstract Judicial decisions form the basis of our constitutional morality, equality, and justice. The judiciary being the watchdog of our Constitution is responsible for protecting the fundamental rig

The Juxtaposition Of Necrophilia And Indian Criminal Laws: A Legal Analysis

July 12, 2023

Introduction Necrophilia is a word of common usage; it is used to illustrate a sexual attraction or when a person engages in sexual acts with a dead body. It is attributed as a social taboo and is cat

Juvenile Delinquency in India: Challenges and Solutions

July 8, 2023

Introduction Juvenile Delinquency is a term used to describe criminal behaviour committed by minors, typically below the age of 18 years. Juvenile delinquency has become a growing concern in India, wh

Unmasking Surrogate Advertisements In India: Ensuring Transparency in Promotions

July 4, 2023

Introduction Section 5 of The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply, and Distribution) Act, 2003 prohibits the ad

Global Comparative Analysis Of Regulation Of Social Media Intermediaries

July 3, 2023

Introduction Intermediaries are platforms that facilitate information across the Internet between the creator of content and the consumer of data. They primarily relate to businesses that mediate tran

Internet Shutdown And Its Legality In India

June 28, 2023

Introduction Internet Shutdowns refer to the restriction on Internet services. It is a widespread occurrence by the government and law enforcement agencies like the Police, NCB or Narcotics Control Bu

Traditional Knowledge And Patents in India

June 24, 2023

Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the skills, practices, methods, and know-how, that have been carried on from generation to generation within a community. It embraces the cultural expressions of various

Regulation Of Social Media Intermediaries Vis-À-Vis the Right to Free Speech

June 22, 2023

Introduction The freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed under Article 19 of the ICCPR and is indispensable for the citizens of a free and democratic society. This right in the Indian context,

Sedition Laws and Freedom of Speech in India

June 12, 2023

Introduction Sedition is defined as the act of instigating or encouraging, through speech, writing, or other expressive acts, violence, insurrection, or other forms of non-compliance against the autho

Insider Trading And Market regulations In India

June 5, 2023

Introduction When we talk about insider trading, in simple words it can be defined as the act of buying or selling stocks or other securities by someone who has access to important, non-public informa

Private Defence And General Exceptions Under the IPC, 1860

May 27, 2023

Introduction The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC, 1860) is a very important act that came into existence to provide justice to the victim in case of any heinous, life-threatening crime committed against

Rights Of A Person Who Helps A Road Accident Victim: Good Samaritan Law

January 11, 2023

It is quite frightening to see that nowadays if an accident occurs on the roads and someone is screaming for help, there will be more spectators than those who will help. What’s more horrible is

Brain Matter Missing, Skull Open, Spine Fractured With 40 Injuries: Autopsy Report And Everything You Need To Know About Delhi Hit And Drag Horror

January 5, 2023

After 2012’s Nirbhaya horror, Delhi has witnessed another terrifying incident which has raised questions about the safety of women in the national capital. The gruesome killing of a 20-year-old

Sexual Grooming: Stages, Warning Signs, Laws And Ways To Help The Victim

December 28, 2022

As per National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) latest stats about crimes against children in India, it has increased by 16.2% between 2020 and 2021. Among them, sexual offences are the most preva

Parole Laws In India: A Tool To Social Rehabilitation Or Route To Recidivism

December 10, 2022

We all agree that everyone should get a chance to correct their mistakes. The same is the thought while granting parole to the offenders who are serving their sentence in the prison. Parole is a signi

Supreme Court Issues 12 Guidelines To Summon Additional Accused Under CrPC Section 319

December 7, 2022

On Monday, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict in connection to the ambit of Section 319 of Code of Criminal Procedure which entitles the trial court with the power to s

Rights Of A Woman In A Live-In Relationship In India: : Legal Status And Landmark Judgments

November 23, 2022

The Delhi murder case of 26-year-old Shraddha Walkar has sent shock waves across the country. The way her live-in partner Aftab Poonawala killed and disposed of her body parts over months has terrifie

Flying Tricolour On Your Vehicle Can Land You In Jail: 18 Laws About Indian National Flag You Must Know

October 13, 2022

This year India celebrated 75 years of independence as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. During this celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all the citizens of the country to hoist the natio

Everything You Need To Know About Media Trial In India

October 6, 2022

Abstract Media plays a significant role in the development of a country. It makes people aware of the happenings taking place around them. Media educates people. As far as India is concerned, media ho

Analysis Of Justice J. S. Verma Committee Report On Amendment To Criminal Law With Special Reference To Sexual Assault Against Women

September 23, 2022

Introduction After the inhumane gang rape of a 23-year-old paramedic student in New Delhi in December 2012, India woke up to a hard reality about crime and the safety of women. Violence and sexual off

Statement and Confession of Accused Under CrPC

September 21, 2022

Introduction The credibility of an accused’s statement and confession can be viewed as a grey area because these statements and confessions can most likely be used against or in support of the a

Types Of Confession: Confession Under Indian Evidence Act

September 19, 2022

Introduction Confession is crucial in the pursuit of a criminal trial, which is built on the foundation of truth and accuracy. It is an admission of guilt on the part of the accused. The authenticity

Electronic Evidence And Its Admissibility In Indian Courts

September 12, 2022

Introduction Societal communication happens through the transfer of thoughts from the physical world to the electronic world. The virtual world revolves around the use of information and communication

Legality Of Passive Euthanasia In India: Right To Die With Dignity

September 1, 2022

Abstract In 2005, a PIL was filed by NGO ‘Common Cause’ seeking a solid system for certification of Passive Euthanasia and legalisation of ‘living will’ in India. The killing o

Can 2 FIRs Be Clubbed Together?: Clubbing And Quashing Of First Information Report

August 30, 2022

The connection between Constitutional law and Criminal law has forever been a disagreeable and questionable one. While the previous articulates various standards focussing on the advancement of indivi

Role Of Cyber Law In Cyber Securities In India

August 29, 2022

Abstract Nowadays, everybody is moving towards the span of digitization and networking, which beyond the shadow of a doubt, has an eclectic benefit in our day-to-day life. The span digitalisation is t

Media And Acts Of Defamation: Media’s Right To Free Speech

August 26, 2022

Scope The extent of this article stretches out to how media and maligning are associated with one another. This article considers how any data distributed by the media can prompt criticism of the conc

Defamation Laws And Judicial Intervention: Constitutionality Of Section 499 And 500 Of IPC

August 24, 2022

Abstract:- In any democratic country, the right to free speech and expression is a fundamental right of every citizen. But the reality is that the right to free speech and expression is not an absolut

Police Cannot Handcuff A Person/Prisoner Without…: Handcuffing Laws In India

July 20, 2022

Do you have any rights against being handcuffed in India? Can police handcuff you in any kind of case? Arrests are not made the way they have been portrayed in movies. In movies, you might have seen p

What To Do When A False FIR Is Filed Against Me?

April 4, 2022

Falsely accused of a crime? Want to know how to defend yourself against false accusations? We all know that the legal proceedings in India can drain all your energy. The situation becomes even worse w

“Butcher Of Kashmiri Pandits”: Who Is Bitta Karate?

March 30, 2022

Farooq Ahmed Dar aka Bitta Karate was born on 1 January 1973. He was born in Guru Bazar neighbourhood of the city of Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley. He currently serves as the chairman of the Jammu an

Can a Foreign Court Grant a Divorce to a Couple Married in India?

March 2, 2022

Hindus married under Hindu laws in India, even if they live overseas, are compelled by law to file divorce procedures solely under the Act, i.e. under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. There might be a lo

Women’s Rights Under The Domestic Violence Act, 2005

February 23, 2022

One in three women faces domestic violence in India. We have evolved a lot but still there are some areas where our country still needs a lot of work to be done. We are talking about domestic violence

Anti-Suit Injunction Against Foreign Divorce Proceedings

February 22, 2022

Divorce is already an exhaustive process. But a parallel adjudication of parties’ matrimonial disputes in Courts simultaneously in India and abroad makes it more complex, not just for the husban

Maintenance Laws for Women in India

February 18, 2022

Maintenance as a notion has its origins in a civilized society’s social justice system. Maintenance is the legal duty that a responsible person has to pay for the care and upkeep of his dependen

How To File A Divorce Case In Dehradun?

February 16, 2022

There are various rules in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, addressing a legitimate divorce, i.e. when the spouse can request divorce. For the sake of society, marriage or married relationships must be e

Maintenance Rights Of A Wife In An Annulled Marriage

February 16, 2022

Most probably every person knows about maintenance rights of a wife in a valid marriage but how many of you know about the maintenance rights of a wife in an annulled marriage. Can a wife of void marr

Marital Rape Laws in India: Should Marital Rape Be Criminalized in India?

February 11, 2022

In our traditional society, marriage is more than just a union of two people; it is also the merger of two families. There is an expectation that spouses in such a marriage would adhere to the valued

Orange The World 2021: What Is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign?

November 30, 2021

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to talk about violence against women and girls. Every year, the campaign starts on November 25, the International Day for

Uthra Murder Case: How Cops Cracked A Snakebite Death Mystery Which Was Actually A Cold-Blooded Murder?

October 12, 2021

25 year old Uthra, who was differently-abled, was found dead in her parental home on May 7, 2020. She died due to snakebite. Uthra’s murder was a rarest of the rare case which includes homicidal sna

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Updates: Supreme Court Not Happy With UP Govt’s Probe

October 8, 2021

8 Deaths 4 Farmers, 1 Journalist Rammed Into By BJP Convoy, 2 BJP Members,1 Driver Mob-Lynched A video of October 3 which gives shock waves to every person is still surfacing on the internet. The kill

What Is Stealthing? Does Removing Condom Secretly During Sexual Intercourse Amounts To Rape?

September 23, 2021

Stealthing is a practice of a man secretly removing a condom during sexual intercourse without the consent of his sex partner who has consented to protected sex only. Is stealthing a crime? Can you go

All You Need To Know About Salman Khan Hit and Run Case

September 8, 2021

Here is the list of events that happened in the most controversial and mysterious hit and run case of Salman Khan September 28, 2002 – Salman Khan was arrested for running over five homeless peo

Why Do Judges Break Pen Nib After Awarding Death Sentence?: Capital Punishment in India

August 9, 2021

The custom of breaking the nib after awarding a death sentence has been followed by Indian judges since British Rule. Many of you might have wondered why do judges break nib of pen. Breaking a nib is

Anti-Smoking Laws in India

July 23, 2021

Which state in India first banned smoking in Public? Public smoking was made illegal in the history of the world first by a Division Bench of Kerala High Court in 1999. The bench headed by Dr. Justice

The Sensational Murder Case of Sister Abhaya – Timeline of Incidents

December 25, 2020

On 27 March 1992, Sister Abhaya, a nun of the Knanaya congregation and a resident of Pius X convent in Kottayam, was found dead in the well of the convent. 28 years later, a special CBI court has conv

Are you apprehending arrest? Know when, how, and who can arrest you? What are the rights of an arrested person? What remedies are available to a person under arrest?

October 20, 2020

Life and liberty are a sacred right under Article 21 of our sanctified Constitution, but the abuse by the police of the already immense powers bestowed on them by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.