Tag: criminal law

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BNSS Important Sections: A Quick Guide for Students and Practitioners

The CrPC had governed criminal procedure in India since 1973. As part of a larger overhaul of India's criminal law framework, alongside the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (replacing the Indian Penal

Prarthna Gupta August 18, 2026 Bestsellers

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Dr. Ishan Atrey on Victim Autonomy and the Limits of Reintegration in Indian Restorative Justice

The idea of criminal justice in India has traditionally centred on punishment, deterrence, and retribution. However, with growing concerns about victim marginalisation, prison overcrowding, and recidivism, the discourse has gradually

Prarthna Gupta August 18, 2026 Bestsellers

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Is Sedition Still a Crime in India Under the New Laws?

Is sedition still a crime in India under the new laws? This is one of the most searched legal questions in India today, and the honest answer is: not exactly,

Prarthna Gupta August 14, 2026 Bestsellers

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What Is Procedural Due Process? Origin and Meaning Explained

What Is Procedural Due Process in India? Procedural due process in India refers to the principle that the State must follow a legally authorised, fair and constitutionally valid procedure before

Prarthna Gupta August 14, 2026 Bestsellers

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Can an AI Commit a Crime? Exploring Criminal Liability in the Age of Machines

Why Criminal Law Struggles With Machines Indian criminal law rests on two pillars. The first is actus reus, meaning the physical act or omission that constitutes an offence. The second

Prarthna Gupta August 11, 2026 Bestsellers

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Criminal or Patient? Rethinking Drug Abuse Law in India

Background: Why India Has a Strict Drug Law India enacted the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) to meet its obligations under international treaties, including the Single

Prarthna Gupta August 11, 2026 Bestsellers

Book Reviews

Book Review by Himanshu Priyadarshi: R.V. Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure by Renjith Thomas & Devi Jagani

With the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 reshaping criminal procedure in India, R.V. Kelkar's Lectures on Criminal Procedure, revised by Renjith Thomas and Devi Jagani, remains a vital academic resource.

Prarthna Gupta August 10, 2026 Book Reviews

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Book Review By Dr. Umesh Kumar: R.V. Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure  by Renjith Thomas & Devi Jagani

With the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Indian criminal procedure stands at a defining crossroads, making authoritative academic guidance indispensable. R.V. Kelkar's Lectures on Criminal Procedure, now

Prarthna Gupta August 10, 2026 Book Reviews

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Victim Compensation in India: Legal Framework, Eligibility and Procedure

What Does Victim Compensation Mean? Victim compensation is financial relief intended to assist a victim or their dependants in dealing with the consequences of a crime and their rehabilitation. It

Prarthna Gupta August 6, 2026 Bestsellers

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BNS New Crime Categories: Organised Crime, Terrorism & Mob Lynching Laws Explained (2026 Guide)

The rollout of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860, introducing structured definitions for offenses that previously lacked explicit statutory recognition. Among these structural

Prarthna Gupta August 5, 2026 Bestsellers