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Survival of The Narrowest: Why the McNaughten Rules are Practically Irreplaceable

Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Himasikta Tanaya Singh Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Karnataka State Law University INTRODUCTION The anatomical elements of a crime have been condensed into a convenient and rather commonly known legal maxim – actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea.[1] It states that for a person to be subject […]

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The concept of insanity in criminal law: legal tests and judicial Trends

Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Aqsa Nadeem Institute of Engineering and Management Abstract  In determining criminal liability of defendants, the criminal justice system relies on insanity. In India, legal framework establishes the criminal liability of accused persons suffering from mental illness by committing the tests to determine his or her participation in a punishment.

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The Concept of Insanity in Criminal Law: Legal tests and judicial trends

Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Chandan Mandal Tencho India University ABSTRACT The notion of insanity in criminal law suggests that an individual may not be entirely accountable for their actions if they are experiencing a significant mental disorder. This perspective is crucial for determining whether a person can be held liable for a criminal

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Custodial Violence: Legal Safeguard and Legal Response 

Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Manami Roy George School of Law (Burdwan University) Abstract The constant violation of basic human rights under custodial violence is an issue that can shake human sanity to the core. Custodial Violence refers to the physical, psychological and sexual abuse the suspects detained in custody of police face

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The Legal Landscape of Standard Form Contracts: Court Protections, Current Trends and Future Considerations

Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Devanshi Singh Bharati Vidyapeeth University New Law College Pune Introduction Standard form of contracts plays a necessary role in making agreements possible within the framework of modern commerce. Insurance, employment, and consumer goods are some sectors that rely a lot on these. Since, the forms are prepared beforehand

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