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Introduction Supplementary charge-sheets in India are governed by Section 193(9) BNSS, 2023 (corresponding to Section 173(8) CrPC). This provision empowers…

Introduction Preventive arrest is an extraordinary statutory power that enables the police to arrest a person without a warrant to…

Introduction Arrest is one of the most significant coercive powers vested in law enforcement agencies. It directly affects the fundamental…

Introduction Police remand is a crucial procedural tool designed to balance the needs of a thorough criminal investigation with the…

Introduction The law of bail constitutes one of the most significant procedural safeguards within the criminal justice system, reflecting the…

Introduction Cancellation of bail is a serious judicial action because it curtails the personal liberty of the accused. Therefore, courts…

Introduction The fundamental legal principle of private defense, enshrined in Sections 34 to 44 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)…

Overview and Purpose A Zero FIR allows any police station to register a complaint relating to a cognizable offense, irrespective…

Introduction A Special Report (S.R.) case is a serious criminal case that requires close supervision by senior police officers because…

1. Introduction Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) for a…