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 Aarushi Talwar Case: A Legal Analysis and the Role of DNA Evidence
The Aarushi Talwar case, involving the murder of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar and the domestic help Hemraj, is one of India’s…
JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRES AND TRIAL (Ss. 177 – 189) Part-III
Introduction The basic rule of this chapter is contained under section 177, which provides that every offence shall be tried…
RIGHTS OF VICTIM UNDER CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE
Introduction The criminal procedure code provides for the definition of a victim. The term victim under CRPC connotes that; a…
Groping 12 years old child without removing the clothes is not sexual assault under POCSO: Bombay HC
Groping 12 years old child without removing the clothes is not sexual assault under POCSO: Bombay HC The Bombay HC…
Bail: Fundamental Right or Not?
The code of criminal procedure does not provide the definition of bail; but the courts gave their judicial interpretation that,…
BAIL: AN OUTLOOK
Meaning The term Bail has not been defined anywhere in the Code whereas Black’s Law Dictionary defines it as “To…
SECTION 319 Crpc: POWER OF COURTS & its COMPLEXITIES
INTRODUCTION It happens, very often that, while trying any offence of criminal law the Court finds from the evidence before…
EVIDENTIAL VALUE OF DNA
INTRODUCTION DNA is an abbreviation of Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid. It is found in the human body as basic genetic material,…
Capital Punishment in India
Introduction In India, the Death penalty is a mode of punishment. Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, eleven offences are…