Tag: criminal law

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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

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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

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Defamation Law in India: What Counts as Libel or Slander?

In today's digital world, a single social media post, review, or public statement can reach thousands of people within minutes. While freedom of speech is a fundamental right in India,

Prarthna Gupta July 31, 2026 Bestsellers

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A Book Review by Dr. Sunakshi Sharma: R.V. Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure

This review of R.V. Kelkar's Lectures on Criminal Procedure, revised by Renjith Thomas and Devi Jagani, is authored by Dr. Sunakshi Sharma, Assistant Professor at Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. It

Prarthna Gupta July 28, 2026 Book Reviews

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Is Protesting Legal in India? A Complete Guide to Your Constitutional Rights

Every few months, a protest makes headlines somewhere in India, and every few months, the same question follows: is protesting even legal here? The short answer is yes. The right

Prarthna Gupta July 21, 2026 Bestsellers

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Book Review by Dr. Bharat Barowalia: R.V. Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure

A trusted classic in criminal procedure teaching, now revisited for the BNSS era. Dr. Bharat Barowalia, Assistant Professor at HPNLU Shimla, shares his take on this latest edition. R.V. Kelkar’s

Prarthna Gupta July 20, 2026 Book Reviews