False Dowry Cases: Balancing women’s Rights and Misuse of law
In India, the dowry system remain a persistent social evil, despite being lawed by the dowry Prohibition Act of 1961.…
The thin line between discipline and crime: Thangavel’s case
The case of Thangavel vs. The State stands as a compelling reminder of how central the concept of mens rea,…
Voices or Violence? Navigating the Border Between Speech and Hate
The arrest of Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, has ignited a debate in India concerning…
PLEA BARGAINING: JUSTICE OR EXPEDIENCE?
PLEA BARGAINING: JUSTICE OR EXPEDIENCE? Plea bargaining allows an accused to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence. While…
Investigations in POCSO cases, Accused should not be granted Anticipatory Bail, to avoid significant loopholes: A.P High Court
“Anticipatory Bail cannot be granted in Non-Bailable Offences where POCSO is involved and serious sexual harassment is committed by an…
Bails in India: A Comprehensive Analysis
Bail is a crucial aspect of the criminal justice system in India. It serves as a mechanism to balance the…
Suspension of Sentence in Indian Law
Introduction In India, the suspension of sentence means temporarily stopping the execution of a punishment given by the court. This…
How to Apply for Anticipatory Bail
Abstract Anticipatory bail is a criminal procedure under the Indian legal system, which allows a person to seek protection from…
THE ROLE OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
It is essential to criminal investigations, prosecutions, and the judicial process, forensic evidence has a crucial function in the legal…
Quashing of FIRs
Introduction The First Information Report (FIR) serves as the foundational document in the criminal justice system, initiating the process of…