The “Good Faith” Exception: Examining the Limits of Legal Searches and Seizures in India
In the realm of criminal jurisprudence, the tension between state power and individual liberty is most visible during searches and…
Balancing Protection and Justice: Navigating the Evolution of India’s Dowry Laws
For decades, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) has been…
CYBERSTALKING AND HARASSMENT: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
The digital landscape of 2026 has transformed the nature of human interaction, but it has also provided a sophisticated playground…
Procedural Rights under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: Evolving Safeguards in Light of Recent Supreme Court Rulings
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is one of India’s most stringent anti-financial crime statutes. Enacted to combat…
The POCSO Act: Safeguarding Children from Sexual Offences – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Landmark 2026 Judgment in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Anurudh
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, stands as one of India’s most progressive and stringent laws…
THE CONCEPT OF BATTERED WOMEN SYNDROME AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
R v. Ahluwalia: The Vindication of Battered Women Since men's violence toward their partners or wives came to public attention…
POCSO Act and Judicial Sensitivity: A New Era of Compassionate Justice in Light of the Supreme Court Landmark Judgement of February 2026
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, remains India’s most robust legislative shield against child sexual abuse. Enacted…
Criminalisation Through Procedure: When the Process Becomes the Punishment in Indian Criminal Law
Introduction In theory, criminal law is designed to punish only after a finding of guilt. The presumption of innocence remains…
Role of Public Interest Litigation in Social Justice
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has emerged as one of the most significant judicial innovations in India, playing a transformative role…
Preventive Detention in Contemporary India: Constitutional Safeguards or Expanding Executive Power?
Introduction Personal liberty lies at the core of India’s constitutional democracy. Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees that no person…