Tag: Case laws
An Overview of Rape Laws in India
Abstract
Rape is clearly a defined offence under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. According to the changing structure of the commission of crimes, it is...
The Insanity Defense: Loophole for criminals
Introduction
Insanity has been used as a defence since the time of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Its existence is from centuries and one of...
Religious Laws and Crimes in developing and developed nations
INTRODUCTION
India is a diverse nation which has its citizen practicing different religion and belonging to a variety of caste and class. Secularism which means...
Bigamy
"Bigamy is the only crime where two rites make a wrong."- Bob Hope
Introduction
Marital relationship means the relationship which includes couples living under the same...
Marital Rape: All about consent
ABSTRACT
Rape under the Indian penal code is defined under section 375 which says any sort of unlawful sex with a woman against her will...
F.I.R: The Bedrock of Criminal Trials
Introduction:
The Criminal Justice System is a vital part of the democratic setup. Likewise, Police personnel being part and parcel of the society can’t be...
Police Brutality
Introduction
Police brutality covers the full range of practices of the police, which do not adhere to the rule of law and the spirit of...
Custodial Violence: A harsh truth & unrighteous act of some inhumane policemen
Introduction:
Let my voice be heard about the statistics of police brutality to date. So everyone is certainly aware of George Floyd's death due to...
The Insanity Defense: A Loophole for criminals
INTRODUCTION
Insanity Defense or Plea is a tool that saves an insane person in a criminal trial after a commission of a crime. It is...
Animal Welfare in India: A Dormant Cause
INTRODUCTION
The intention of the legislature plays a major role in interpreting a statute. This intention is generally driven by the societal conditions, morals of...