Direction for investigating the cases of rape and gang rape
The Supreme court in State of Karnataka Vs Shivanna @ Tarkari 2014 laid down the important direction for the police…
SECTION-7, SEXUAL ASSAULT, POCSO ACT
Sexual assault Section 7 of the POCSO Act defines sexual assault as, “Whoever, with sexual intent, touches the vagina, penis, anus…
POCSO ACT TRIAL GUIDELINES
The POCSO Act also established measures to make the criminal justice system more child-friendly and to prevent re-traumatization. This includes…
Institutional Mediation under Mediation Bill
Institutional Mediation under the Mediation Bill Mediation Service Providers Section 40 provides that mediation proceedings may be conducted by a…
Section-23 Procedure for Media(POCSO)
Section 23 of POCSO Act 2012 - Procedure for media (1) No person shall make any report or present comments…
OFFENCE OF WRONGFUL RESTRAINT AND WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT
INTRODUCTON According to articles 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution, every person has the right to travel freely throughout…
Acid Attack: Altering society’s appearance
What is an acid attack? The crime of acid attack is also known as “acid throwing.” In an acid attack,…
Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union of India – Supreme Court Important Judgment
On 14th December, 2016, in the case of Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union of India & Ors. [Writ Petition (Civil)…
Is prostitution legal in India? Kajal Mukesh Singh and Ors v State of Maharashtra 2021
A significant step was the Supreme Court's directive to police not to interfere with or prosecute consensual sex workers. It…
Delhi Transport Corporation v. D.T.C Mazdoor Congress, 1991 AIR 101
In the case of DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs. DTC MAZDOOR CONGRESS, a group of employees from the Delhi Transport Corporation…