Criminal Law
Substantive Law Prevails over Technicalities
As a general enigma of law, it is known that substantive law takes precedence over procedural law such cannot give which it does not provide.
Criminal Law
Marijuana: Should it be Criminal to Use?
The question of legalization in India of marijuana becomes tricky and a complex issue to be discussed even openly.
Criminal Law
Secondary Victimization of Victims under Criminal Justice System in India
Secondary victimization is when a victim’s family speaks out and is re-victimized through words or actions of other members of the public.
Criminal Law
Independent Thought v. Union of India
Exception 2 of Sec.375 of IPC would be considered as blanket protection to the husband and would cause misuse of the law.
Criminal Law
Report on Order 38 Rule 2 of Civil Procedure Code
The court has to hear both sides as these provisions are ruled at the discretion of the court, to ensure that justice prevails.
Criminal Law
Communications that are Preserved under Privileged Communication u/s 93 of IPC
The reason for granting a protection to privileged communications is to preserve valuable relationships & the professional secret associated.
Criminal Law
The Juvenile Justice System and Media
It is unfair to expose children to harmful influences and then classify them as criminals, depriving them of the opportunity to live a full life.
Criminal Law
Marital Offences in India w.r.t. HMA, IPC & CrPC
Introduction: From times immemorial, marriage is regarded as a religious sacrament and foundation of society even long before the coming up of marital laws in India through forms like different religious preaching and divine laws. This holy union between the spouses is considered Eternal and indissoluble until death. Section 9 Read more…
Criminal Law
Laws related to Juvenile Records: A Comparative Analysis
Introduction: Children are the most valuable asset of a country. It is so because they are the immediate future of a country. Thus child-related offences not only cast a shadow on the country’s future but also doubts the societal health and maturity of the country. This makes it necessary for Read more…
Criminal Law
Self Control Theory versus Social Control Theory
Introduction: Among the many things in the world which are inevitable, “crime” is one of them. It is one of those things which can never be eliminated no matter how strict the laws become. Many times we can’t help but think “Why do people commit crimes?” and even other questions Read more…
Criminal Law
Compensation to Rape Victims
Introduction: A person who indulges in crime does not think of the punishments which he or she may get after the commission of a crime. No doubt that the primary victim suffers a lot but her family members and society at large are affected by such type of crime. The Read more…
Criminal Law
Abiding the Consent of a Woman: No Means No
Introduction: Consent and will are the two crucial segments for performing any task. It is no doubt that many writers and authors are still confused about the two but courts have interpreted these elements from time to time as per the requirement. Will is something associated with the reasoning power Read more…