Revisiting Bail Provisions Under BNSS: Analyzing Section 479 and Its Legal Implications
In the landmark case of Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI, the Supreme Court acknowledged the alarming reality of overcrowded jails…
Clarifying the IPC/CrPC to BNS/BNSS Transition and Interplay
The transition from India’s long-standing legal codes—the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)—to…
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF HANDCUFFING IN INDIA
INTRODUCTION As per the definition of the Collins Dictionary, Handcuffs are “two metal rings which are joined together and can…
POLICE BRUTALITY IN INDIA
INTRODUCTION The concept of police brutality has been prevalent for a very long time. It refers to the unlawful or…
Double Jeopardy in India: Gaps and Contradictions in the Legal Framework
The principle of double jeopardy, grounded in ancient legal traditions and embedded in numerous global legal systems, safeguards individuals from…
PROCEDURE TO ARREST A PERSON UNDER THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA
INTRODUCTION The BNSS 2023 aims to provide faster means of disposal of cases to reduce the delay in the delivery…
AN ANALYSIS OF THE BAIL PROVISIONS UNDER THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA 2023
INTRODUCTION The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita was enacted in December 2023 to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. While…
BNSS vs. PMLA and FEOA: Indian Courts’ Broader Powers in Property Seizure
India's legal landscape for the attachment and seizure of property has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the Bharatiya…
Navigating Bail Options: A Deep Dive into Section 479 of the BNSS
The remedy of bail is a fundamental aspect of criminal law, ensuring that personal liberty is not unduly compromised, especially…
Default Bail: The Infirmities Noted in Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Introduction The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS, 2023) represents a significant overhaul of India’s criminal justice framework, aiming to…