MENTAL HEALTH AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
INTRODUCTION The mental health of an individual plays an important role in determining the criminal liability of a person. The…
SCOPE OF PRIVATE DEFENSE UNDER THE BNS
INTRODUCTION Private Defense, also known as self-defense, is a legal proposition which states that an individual has the right to…
Criminalization of Child Exploitation in Criminal Activities: A Critical Analysis of Section 95 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
I. Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter "BNS"), poised to supersede the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter "IPC"), introduces…
Bail or Jail: A Comparative Analysis of Indian Penal and Special Laws
Introduction The legal principle of 'Bail or Jail' encapsulates a fundamental dichotomy within the criminal justice system. It is rooted…
Identity Theft
Identity Theft As technology and the internet advance, cybercrime is rapidly increasing. Cybercrimes, defined as criminal behavior occurring on or…
UNDERSTANDING SECTION 295 IPC & RELATED OFFENSES PERTAINING TO RELIGION
India is a secular nation with a rich diversity of religions and cultures. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) contains provisions…
THE RIGHT OF SELF DEFENSE
INTRODUCTION The right of self – defense is a right of a private individual to protect himself against any imminent…
“Offender uses any deadly weapon” u/s 397 of IPC also includes mere exhibition of the weapon : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified an important legal interpretation regarding the use of deadly weapons during the commission…
Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code defines bailable or non-bailable offences.
Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, often known as IPC 354, addresses the offence of assault or use of…