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Criminal Law
Supreme Court Reasserts Constitutional Liberty: Why the Umar Khalid Bail Proceedings May Become a Turning Point in UAPA Jurisprudence The recent observations made by…
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The Scheduled castes And the Scheduled tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted and enforced in 1989, after 39 years of the enforcement of constitution, to address the atrocities and discrimination faced by the SCs and STs. The act ensures protection and rehabilitation of victims and provides strict punishment for atrocities based on caste, practices of untouchability, dereliction of duties by public servants, etc. Although this enactment has been effective in achieving its purpose yet some notable loopholes and misuses have also come into light recently. The Supreme Court and various high courts have also shown concerns and interpreted various provisions to ensure the effective implementation of the act.
Introduction Anticipatory bail, enshrined under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), stands as…
Bail is not merely a procedural concession but a cornerstone of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Rooted in the presumption of innocence, the principle “bail not jail” has guided Indian courts for decades. Yet, recent judicial trends, stringent statutes, and misuse of preventive detention laws reflect a worrying departure from this ideal. This article critically examines the legal framework of bail in India, explores landmark judicial pronouncements, evaluates challenges posed by special legislations like UAPA and PMLA, and suggests reforms to revive the fading promise of liberty in Indian democracy.
Introduction The intersection of criminal law and matrimonial disputes has long been a complex terrain…
Introduction The process of quashing First Information Reports (FIRs) represents a critical aspect of criminal…
Equality of Arms Equality of Arms is a foundational principle of fair trial rights, ensuring…
Introduction The intersection of criminal law and matrimonial disputes has long been a complex terrain…
The Foundation of a Just Criminal Justice System The foundation of a just criminal justice…
This potent Bengali saying, “পুলিশ ছাই থেকে দড়ি বানিয়ে দিতে পারে” (“The police can make…
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), fundamentally reorients India’s criminal justice system, shifting the…
Introduction The interpretation of criminal laws in matrimonial disputes has always been a complex and…
Introduction The intersection of age, vulnerability, and criminal justice has long been a complex terrain…
Anticipatory Bail and Supreme Court Judgment Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of…
Introduction Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC),…
Introduction The Indian criminal justice system has long grappled with the challenge of balancing the…
Introduction In the realm of contemporary investigations, recorded surveillance footage – commonly known as Closed-Circuit…
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has stepped in to replace the Code of…
Introduction Anticipatory bail, enshrined under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), remains one…
Introduction Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC),…
The First Information Report (FIR) is the foundational document that ignites criminal justice machinery, enabling…
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