1. Introduction Violence against women is not merely a social problem—it is a grave violation of fundamental human rights, constitutional…

Introduction A charge sheet is not merely a procedural document in criminal trials in India; it is a crucial strategic…

Cancellation of FIR by the Police An officer-in-charge of a police station—or any senior police officer, for that matter—lacks the…

Introduction Once a First Information Report (FIR) is registered, the Investigating Officer (I.O.) commences the investigation and maintains a detailed…

Supreme Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Asaram’s Son Narayan Sai in 2013 Rape Case: Speedy Disposal of Appeal Ordered…

Introduction The First Information Report (FIR) is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system. It sets the criminal law in…

What Is an Inquest? An inquest is a statutory preliminary inquiry conducted by lawful authority to ascertain the apparent cause,…

1. Introduction Criminal investigations form the foundation of the criminal justice system, and effective supervision is indispensable to their success.…

1. Introduction A police station lock-up is a secure detention facility within a police station where individuals who have been…

A Final Report (instead of a charge-sheet) is submitted by the police under Section 193 BNSS when the investigation reveals…