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Genocide under International Law: Case study and Jurisdictional Hurdles

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Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Daniya Roshan Sayyed Kanoria School of Law for Women Abstract   Genocide remains one of the gravest crimes under international law, defined by the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention). Despite legal frameworks, prosecuting genocide presents significant jurisdictional challenges, including issues […]

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

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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

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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

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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 

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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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