The short but important question that this post seeks to answer is : “Whether an accused additionally summoned u/s 319 of the CrPC, is entitled to a hearing… Read more “Whether an accused additionally summoned u/s 319 of the CrPC, is entitled to a hearing on point of discharge, or not?”
Category: Criminal Law
Model Question and Answer on S.34, 10 and 17 of the Evidence Act.
Fact Sheet : On April 3rd, 2001, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), New Delhi, searched the premises of one Mr.Alex Richard Sharma at GK, Delhi… Read more “Model Question and Answer on S.34, 10 and 17 of the Evidence Act.”
Constitutionality of Section 66A of the IT Act. A note on the landmark judgment in Shreya Singhal (2015)
In a decision that provides a much needed boost to freedom of speech and expression in the country, the SC in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India,… Read more “Constitutionality of Section 66A of the IT Act. A note on the landmark judgment in Shreya Singhal (2015)”
Standard of Proof of Rebuttal in Dowry Death Cases
The Supreme Court recently in Sher Singh v. State of Haryana, (2015) 3 SCC 724, while interpreting Section 304B and 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, has… Read more “Standard of Proof of Rebuttal in Dowry Death Cases “
A Note on Further Investigation/Section 173(8) of the CrPC
* In this note we try to demystify the provisions relating to ‘Further Investigation, post filing of police report’ Magisterial vigil does not terminate on the filing… Read more “A Note on Further Investigation/Section 173(8) of the CrPC”
Model Answer on distinction between Kidnapping and Abduction.
The distinction between the offence of ‘Kidnapping’ and ‘Abduction’ is often smudged and misconceived. This is because both these offences largely concern taking someone against their will/without… Read more “Model Answer on distinction between Kidnapping and Abduction.”
Delhi Witness Protection Scheme (2015)
Witnesses disappearing or turning hostile is a major stumbling block in successful criminal justice administration. The need for a specific witness protection legislation has been sorely felt… Read more “Delhi Witness Protection Scheme (2015)”
Model Answer on ‘Culpable Homicide/Murder, Defence of Grave & Sudden Provocation’
Question : Accused ‘A’ doing M.A in Ancient History in the year 2008 was staying at University Hostel. On 31-12-2008, ‘R’ the Hostel Warden was returning… Read more “Model Answer on ‘Culpable Homicide/Murder, Defence of Grave & Sudden Provocation’”
Supreme Court on the Law of Sedition.
Section 124A of the IPC has been in the news lately, for a spate of prosecutions initiated under the Section. Therefore, this topic becomes extremely relevant for… Read more “Supreme Court on the Law of Sedition.”
The Procedural Aspects of Issue of Process; Understanding Summons, Warrants and Proclamation.
Summons, Warrants and Proclamation are the measures by which court seeks to ensure appearance of parties/accused/witnesses, before itself, ranging from commutative to compulsive and usually in that… Read more “The Procedural Aspects of Issue of Process; Understanding Summons, Warrants and Proclamation.”
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