This article delves into one of the most pressing and alarming issues of our time: extrajudicial killings. It delves into the historical roots of these killings, seeking to pinpoint their origi...

A warrant of arrest or arrest warrant is a document issued by a court or magistrate on the state's behalf that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest, detain, or search and seize a perso...

The High Court is required to follow the settled principle of law that, at the stage of quashing an FIR or complaint, it is not justified in embarking upon an inquiry into the probability, reli...

Under Section 118 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, all individuals are eligible to provide testimony unless the court finds that they are unable to comprehend the questions posed to them or pr...

Accomplice witness testimony is often a major component of the state's attempts to secure a criminal conviction against an accused person. This is an important factor to take into account when ...

A murder committed due to deeply-seated mutual and personal rivalry may not call for the death penalty. However, organized crime or the mass murder of innocent people should warrant a death sen...

'Witnesses are the eyes and ears of justice'.-- Jeremy Bentham Every trial is a voyage of discovery in which truth is the quest�to secure justice by full discovery of the truth and accurate k...

Forensic psychology stands at the intersection of psychology and the legal system, offering profound insights into the complexities of human behaviour within the context of crime and justice. A...

Upon reviewing the proviso to Section 126 of the CrPC, it is evident that the court responsible for deciding maintenance matters will also adjudicate petitions filed under the same section and ...

The concept of plea bargaining was not recognized and was against public policy under our criminal justice system. The Supreme Court also observed that the method of short-circuiting the hearin...