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The Foundation of a Just Criminal Justice System The foundation of a just criminal justice system rests on the principle…

Anticipatory Bail and Supreme Court Judgment Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC),…

Introduction Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), serves as a fundamental safeguard…

Introduction The Indian criminal justice system has long grappled with the challenge of balancing the rights of complainants with protecting…

Introduction Anticipatory bail, a crucial provision under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), serves as a protective shield…

Introduction The interpretation of criminal laws in matrimonial disputes has always been a complex and sensitive area requiring careful judicial…

Introduction Definition of Open Jails An open jail, also known as an open prison or minimum-security prison, is a type…

Popular culture, particularly films and television, often portray individuals exclaiming phrases such as “I’ll sue you!” or “You will be…

Facts and Timeline of Proceedings Facts and Timeline of Proceedings The case is that of corruption, where one Sita Soren,…

the method of this kind of evidence is deemed to constitute oral evidence as defined in Section 126 of the Evidence Act and art.
Key case law, such as the Supreme Court’s guidance in cases like Jitendra Singh v. State of U.P. (2022) and State of Gujarat v. Bhanwar Lal (2004), emphasizes the importance of the court ensuring the witness’s competence.
Witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act
Dumb Witness in Evidence Act, Section 119 of Indian …