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Introduction A First Information Report (FIR) is the earliest information recorded by the police regarding the commission of a cognisable…

Introduction In the Indian criminal justice system, a “Malkhana” (from “mal” meaning property and “khana” meaning room) is the designated…

Introduction Interrogation has undergone a profound transformation over the past few decades. Historically associated with confrontation, psychological pressure, and, in…

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,…