Impact of DNA Evidence on Criminal Investigations in India
DNA evidence has revolutionized the landscape of criminal investigations globally, including in India. Its precision and reliability make it a…
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…
HATE CRIME: not just Offensive but an Offence
Introduction Often in various news reports, journals & even at public places we find the spread of hate towards the…
Grounds for Bail under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code
Introduction Bail, a fundamental right enshrined in the Indian Constitution under Article 21, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the…
HOUSE OF HORROR, INDIA’S MOST PSYCHOTIC SERIAL KILLING: THE NITHARI HATYAKAND
Nithari killings, often referred to as the Nithari Hatyakand, are a string of horrific deaths that happened in the Indian…
Breaking Marriage Promise Due To Parents’ Disapproval Does Not Constitute Rape
Gaurav Wankhede vs State of Maharashtra & Anr According to a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court, if a…
Any person who conducts the “two-finger test” will be held guilty of misconduct
State of Jharkhand V. Shailendra Kumar RaiCriminal Appeal No.1441 of 2022 INTRODUCTION In order to "test the flexibility of the…
NRI Marriages And Its Legal Resolution
Meaning Of NRI Non-residential Indians, or NRIs, as we are all aware of the term, are typically Indian parents' first…