Culpable Homicide and Murder
Introduction Section 299 of IPC (Indian Penal code) talks about culpable homicide and Section 300 of IPC deals with murder.…
Capital Punishment in India
Introduction In India, the Death penalty is a mode of punishment. Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, eleven offences are…
Examination of Witnesses
Introduction The witnesses when called to prove the facts of the case produce an affidavit to prove his facts or…
Cognizance of an offence
Introduction An offence can be categorized into different types on the basis of various factors. One such categorization is that…
Trial Procedure in a Summons Case
As per the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, there are three types of trial: Warrant case trial Summons case trial…
LAW OF DEFAMATION
Introduction Violence is done not only by actions but also by words. You don’t know how much your words do…
First Information Report (FIR)
First Information Report is the earliest form of information recorded for the cognizable offence by an officer-in-charge of the police…
How to file a Police Complaint
As per Section 2(d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the complaint means any allegation made orally or in…
Laws of Sedition vs. Freedom of Speech and Expression
Section 124A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 describes the offence of sedition. As per the prescribed section, a Sedition is…
Procedure after Arrest
The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides a certain procedure to be followed after arrest to ensure the legality of the…