Author: Md. Imran Wahab

Safeguarding Victims and Juveniles in Conflict with Law Category Key Law Confidentiality Provision Penalty for Breach Sexual Offence Victims BNS, 2023 – Sec. 72 Ban on identity disclosure for Sec. 64 – 71 offences Up to 2 yrs’ imprisonment + fine Child Sexual Abuse Victims POCSO Act, 2012 – Sec. 23 Identity disclosure prohibited except by court in best interest 6 months – 1 yr imprisonment / fine / both Juvenile Victims JJ Act, 2015 – Sec. 74 Identity protection in all media and communications Up to 6 months’ imprisonment / ₹2L fine / both Child in Conflict with Law…

In democracies, a persistent challenge lies in determining the extent to which a government can restrict individual freedoms to ensure national security. Preventive detention is a unique power, allowing the government to hold individuals without formal accusation or trial. This authority sits at the core of the conflict between freedom and safety. Although ostensibly used to avert actions that could threaten public peace or national safety, its application frequently draws criticism for infringing upon fundamental human rights. India, among other democracies, is unique because it has made preventive detention a regular part of its legal system. This article will look…

The Cucumber Robbery: A Strange But Serious Crime In the history of crime, some cases are upsetting or confusing. Then there are cases that are just hard to believe. One such event happened on December 18, 2013, in Glasgow, Scotland. A man tried to rob a place, but it turned into a joke. The man, Gary Rough, 28, didn’t have a gun or knife. He had a cucumber hidden in a black sock. He went into a betting shop, hoping to get some quick money. But what happened next was not a successful robbery. It was a strange situation where…

Abstract Enacted in India in 2005, the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a pivotal reform, widely celebrated for fostering governmental transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. This landmark legislation has demonstrably empowered countless individuals to uncover significant instances of corruption, inefficiency, and mismanagement within public administration. However, despite its crucial successes, the RTI Act is increasingly facing widespread misuse. This growing problem is now generating substantial administrative burdens, ethical dilemmas, and complex legal challenges for the system. This article comprehensively delves into the diverse manifestations of RTI Act misuse, critically analysing their profound ramifications for effective public administration. Furthermore, it…

The Clash of Legal Worlds International law operates on a global stage, governing the interactions between sovereign states and international organizations. Think of it as the rulebook for the international community. Municipal law, on the other hand, is the law of the land – the legal system specific to a particular country, applying within its own borders. The friction between the two arises when a state’s international commitments conflict with its national laws. This contradiction is not just theoretical; it carries real-world implications for governance, human rights, trade, and more. The resolution of such conflicts often depends on whether a…

Understanding Wills A Will, also called a testament, is a legal document. In it, a person states what should happen to their property after they die. Legal expert Tyabji defines a Will as giving someone the right to property, money, or a benefit, but only after the person who wrote the Will (the testator) has died. A main point about a Will is that it only becomes valid after the person who wrote it dies. Also, the person can change or cancel it any time before they die. Unlike selling property or giving it away as a gift, the person…

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA), is a foundational legislation in India’s economic and social governance. Enacted to ensure the availability of essential goods at fair prices, prevent hoarding and black marketing, and empower government intervention during supply crises, the Act was a response to the post-Independence period marked by scarcity and market volatility. Over the decades, while the Act has served as a powerful tool for protecting public interest, it has also attracted criticism for stifling market dynamics and creating regulatory uncertainty. This article explores the key provisions, powers, judicial interpretations, criticisms, and reformative…

Corpsewood Manor was a peaceful-looking home deep in a forest in Georgia. But on December 12, 1982, it became the place of a very strange and violent double murder. The people killed were the unusual owners, Charles L. Scudder and Joey Odom. They lived a very private life, building their home without electricity or water lines, and growing their own food. Charles, a former professor, and Joey, a cook, lived a unique life at Corpsewood Manor. They made their own wine from grapes, made cheese, and even built their own furniture. Their home showed how much they wanted to be…

On April 15, 2012, people in Queensland, Australia, woke up to a very strange news story. Two young Welsh tourists, who were drunk, had “borrowed” a fairy penguin named Dirk from Sea World. They took him on a wild and silly adventure. This event quickly became famous worldwide, mixing a real crime with funny mistakes. It also made people think about how humans treat animals and how quickly a travel story can go wrong and become internationally known. A Wild Night – Dolphins, Sharks, and a Penguin: Rhys Owen Jones and Keri Mules came to Australia excited to see the…

Solving crimes can be complicated, and new clues often appear from surprising places. This was certainly true in a very important court case from the 1900s. A cat named Snowball was key to solving a murder and set a new standard for forensic science (crime science). The case was about Shirley Duguay, who was murdered in 1977 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Her estranged boyfriend, Douglas Beamish, was found guilty. This case was also groundbreaking because it was the first time DNA from an animal was used as evidence in a criminal court. The Mysterious Death of Shirley Duguay: Shirley…