Tag: criminal law India

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Standard of Proof in Domestic Enquiries vs Criminal Cases

When an employee faces allegations of misconduct, employers often conduct a domestic enquiry to determine whether disciplinary action is justified. At the same time, some cases may also involve criminal

Prarthna Gupta May 22, 2026 Bestsellers

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What is Plea Bargaining and Does It Work in India?

The criminal justice system often faces a major challenge: delayed trials. Courts across India handle a massive number of pending criminal cases, leading to long waiting periods for victims, accused

Prarthna Gupta May 20, 2026 Bestsellers

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Obscenity: Prevention, Law & Practice — A Concise Review by Vishvjeet Chaudhary

Latest addition to the landscape of jurisprudence around obscenity laws in India is Saurabh Bindal’s convincing read titled Obscenity: Prevention, Law and Practice. Going against the old adage — to

Prarthna Gupta May 2, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Death Penalty in India: Constitutional Validity and Debate

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, remains one of the most debated issues in Indian law. While it is legally permitted, it raises serious questions about justice, human

Prarthna Gupta April 20, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Guide to Indian Law: Structure, Sources and Key Legal Concepts Explained

Introduction India is located in South Asia and is the world’s largest democracy. It is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. Its defining features include a vast population exceeding 1.4

Prarthna Gupta April 8, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentence Explained

In criminal law, punishment does not always mean serving the entire sentence in its original form. The legal system provides certain mechanisms to reduce, modify, or temporarily halt a sentence

Prarthna Gupta March 30, 2026 Interesting Reads

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What Happens If You Are Caught with Drugs in India? (Legal Process Explained)

Drug-related offences in India are treated with strict seriousness under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Whether it involves possession, consumption, or trafficking, the law provides detailed procedures

Prarthna Gupta March 30, 2026 Interesting Reads

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What is Dowry Death? From Section 304B IPC to Section 80 BNS Explained

What is a “Dowry Death”? A dowry death refers to the death of a married woman caused by harassment or cruelty related to dowry demands. In simple terms:If a woman

Prarthna Gupta March 20, 2026 Interesting Reads

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How e-Sakshya and Digital Evidence Rules under BSA Work

What Is Digital Evidence? Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, digital or electronic evidence means any information stored, recorded or generated in electronic form, such as videos, photos, text messages, WhatsApp

Prarthna Gupta February 23, 2026 Interesting Reads