Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Siliguri Matrimonial Case
Siliguri court acquits accused in controversial matrimonial case, citing lack of evidence.
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Criminal Law
Child Protection Strengthened: POCSO Court Sets New Standards for Victim Testimony
Child Protection Strengthened: POCSO Court Sets New Standards for Victim Testimony Introduction In a groundbreaking development for child rights protection in India, the Special POCSO Court in Silchar has delivered a comprehensive judgment that fundamentally transforms how the judicial system approaches cases involving child victims. The verdict, pronounced on April 23, 2024, addresses one of
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Empty Vows, Hurt Much? Understanding False Promise to Marriage
A false promise to marry can be emotionally devastating for the person on the receiving end, but in legal terms, it may also involve serious consequences. In India, the issue of a false promise to marry is not just a matter of personal grievance but can also lead to criminal and civil legal actions. One
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Shattered Harmony: Rising Tide of Religious Violence and Hate Crimes
India, a land of diverse cultures, religions, and traditions, has long been celebrated for its pluralistic society. However, despite its rich heritage of tolerance, the nation has grappled with incidents of religious violence and hate crimes. These events have not only caused immense harm to individuals and communities but have also posed significant challenges to
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“Men Too”: Domestic Violence Against Men- A Special Reference to Atul Subhash & Puneet Khurana
Domestic violence is often perceived as a problem that predominantly affects women, given its extensive media coverage, legal provisions, and social support systems. However, domestic violence against men is a growing concern globally and in India, where male victims frequently face stigma and societal pressures that prevent them from seeking help. In Indian society, there
Date Rape: Is it consent or coercion?
In India, the issue of rape has been long shrouded in silence, stigma and denial. Despite the country’s rapid modernization, and the mushrooming of global awareness with respect to gender equality, sexual violence remains a permeating epidemic. That said, the soul-stirring reality that comes hand in hand is, women live in a society where their autonomy,
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Breaking the Chains: Quashing of an FIR in India; From CrPC & BNSS Jurisprudence
The First Information Report or FIR is a crucial document in the criminal justice system in India. It act as the formal notification to law enforcement agencies, specifically the police, about the commission of cognizable offences (an offence where a police officer has the authority to arrest without a warrant and to begin an investigation
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What is Anticipatory Bail ?
What is a Bail? Bail in simple terms is a recognisance of a written bond that a person will appear before the court when he is called for. Bail is a provisional release and in Indian law, there are two types of offences bailable and non-bailable offenses. In a bailable offence, the accused has a
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What is Legal Insanity?
Insanity is a defense and an exemption that is written over in Chapter IV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, however, in a court of law, it is way harder to prove insanity as a defense than it seems easier on paper. Insanity has further been divided into two categories- Legal Insanity and Medical Insanity.
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Extradition in International Law
The Indian Penal Code shields the country against crimes by providing separate several statutes for the same. However, what if someone commits or allegedly commits a crime in the country I.e., India and flees? Or what if simply the accused or the soon-to-be accused just escapes from the country to not withstand a conviction? In
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