Criminal Law

Unshattered Harmony: Rising Tide of Religious Violence and Hate Crimes

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

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QUASHING OF FIR UNDER CRPC & BNSS

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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JOSEPH SHINE V. UNION OF INDIA (2018)

JOSEPH SHINE V. UNION OF INDIA (2018)

Citation: 2018 SCC Online SC 1676 Petitioner: Joseph Shine Respondent: Union of India Honorable Bench: Then CJI Deepak Mishra, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice RF Nariman Date of Judgement: September 27, 2018 The term “Adultery” is defined u/s 497 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, (hereinafter referred to as IPC) which

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