Understanding the ‘defense of insanity’: The insanity defense is a defense by excuse, as opposed to a defense by justification, in a criminal case wherein the defendant has to prove that he/she is not liable for committing the crime, for Read more
Introduction: Confession is considered to be an open declaration of something which made one guilty of doing an act. Mostly these confessions are made voluntarily. Generally, in court, these confessions are made by the convicted person. Such confessions are taken Read more
“Lawyers and painters can turn white to black” Japanese Proverb Introduction: As the proverb above mentions ‘Lawyers and painters can turn white to black’ is the most accurate saying applicable to the profession of law. Law is one such field Read more
Facts: Badrinath vs Government of Tamil Nadu And others is rather a much convoluted and elaborated case in the Supreme Court of India pertaining to unfair treatment of the appellant, Mr. Badrinath, in matters regarding promotion at a government position. Read more
Facts: Dr. Sanjay Tungar working in the Cyber Crime Cell which comes under Commissioner office, Pune received an E-mail on the mail ID of the Pune Commissioner. The subject matter of the same was “In Ganesh festival bomb blast”. Further Read more
Introduction: Bar-Bench relationship in law refers to the Advocates’ cordial relationship with the Judges. The Bar (Advocates) and Bench (Judges) play a key role in administering justice. For the maintenance of the cordial relations between the Bench and Bar, mutual Read more
Introduction: The concept of maintenance in India is covered both under section 125 of the code of criminal procedure, 1973 (section 125), and the personal laws. The concept further stems from article 15(3) reinforced by article 39 of the constitution Read more
Introduction: Bail portrays an important concept in criminal law of the country. It is concerned as a rule and jail as an omission in criminal law of India. The criminal law system of the country can become standard in order Read more
Introduction: “In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or any unjust interest”[1] “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument”[2] In our daily lives we tend to argue a lot, but when it comes to debating that Read more
Bare in its literal sense is something that is uncovered and act is a set of laws so terminologically bare act is the exact text of a particular enactment as it was passed by the parliament or the state legislature. Read more
Introduction: The biggest opportunities for lawyers and law students are no doubt in the commercial practice of law, be it in a law firm or corporate litigation. Many law students dream of getting a top law firm job but after Read more
Introduction: The primary objective of the juvenile justice system in India is to protect the neglected, abandoned, victimized children and further prevent them from taking up delinquent behavior. Juveniles are broadly classified into two categories, “children who conflict with the Read more