Suspension of Sentence in Indian Law
Introduction In India, the suspension of sentence means temporarily stopping the execution of a punishment given by the court. This…
Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Limitation for Prosecuting Under Section 498A IPC
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified an important aspect regarding the limitation period for prosecuting under…
House Arrest: Gautam Navlakha and the Urban Naxal Movement in India
What is House Arrest? House arrest in India is a form of detention in which individuals are confined to their…
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…
Investigative Powers Explored: Comparing Section 41A and Section 160 CrPC
When a crime is reported and a First Information Report (FIR) is lodged, the first step for an Investigating Officer…
Understanding the Shifts in Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: Gains and Gaps
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has introduced several significant changes to the procedural framework governing the recording of…