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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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Crimes Against Humanity: Legal Framework and Enforcement Challenges

Published on 27th March 2025 Authored By: Shataj Unnisa.I Vidyavardhaka Law College Abstract  Crimes against humanity, which include systematic persecution, enslavement, torture, and genocide, are among the most serious human rights crimes[1]. Even while international law recognizes them, it is nonetheless very difficult to enforce them. The legal framework that governs crimes against humanity is

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ROLE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST IN COURT AND INVESTIGATION OF CRIME

Published on 11th March 2025 Authored By: Sushree Sriya Bihari Madhusudan Law University INTRODUCTION Forensic psychology combines psychology and criminal justice. It demands a strong grasp of criminal law to work effectively with judges, attorneys, and other legal experts. A key part of forensic psychology is providing expert court testimony. This requires simplifying complex psychological

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Right of Private Defence of Body Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Published on: 20th January 2025 Authored by: Poonam Mohanta Introduction The Right of Private Defense falls under Criminal Law of India and is discussed under Chapter III (General Exceptions) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS). It is essentially a preventive right, not punitive, ensuring the safety of one’s private body and property against specific offences.

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DHARAMBIR @ DHARMA V. STATE OF HARYANA (2024)

Published on: 18th January 2025 Authored by: Mayuri Mayee Singh SOA National Institute Of Law Case Title: Dharambir @ Dharma v. State of Haryana Court: Supreme Court of India Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1858 of 2009 Appellant Name: Dharambir @ Dharma Respondent Name: State of Haryana Judges: Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Sandeep Mehta Date of

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