Indian Criminal Law

Punishment Without Conviction: Has Indian Criminal Law Normalised Suffering Before Guilt?

Published On: March 9th 2026 Authored By: Sanah Sumbhania NMIMS, Kirit. P. Mehta School Of Law I. Introduction Traditionally, punishment has been understood as a measure imposed only after guilt has been established through a fair and thorough trial. The presumption of innocence and the guarantee of personal liberty are constitutional manifestations of this fundamental […]

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Bail Reforms in India: Balancing Liberty and Justice

Published On: December 19th 2025 Authored By: Nikita Kumari Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat Introduction Bail jurisprudence in India has long reflected the tension between two competing imperatives of the criminal justice system: the constitutional promise of personal liberty on one hand, and the societal demand for order, justice, and deterrence on

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CHILD OFFENDERS, INSANITY and INTOXICATION: EVALUATING  THE BALANCE BETWEEN CULPABILITY AND PROTECTION IN  BNS 

Published On: December 19th 2025 Authored By: Vianca Venkatesh Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad INTRODUCTION   The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a monumental shift in the landscape of India’s  criminal justice system, moving past colonial era legal provisions to embrace a modern  understanding of populations rendered vulnerable to law violation. This article deeply explores  Sections

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Bail Reforms in India: Balancing Liberty and Justice

Published On: December 17th 2025 Authored By: Piyush Chandel University College Of law, Udaipur Abstract Bail serves as a cornerstone of criminal jurisprudence, reflecting the delicate balance between personal liberty and societal interest. In India, the law on bail has undergone significant evolution through constitutional mandates, judicial interpretations, and legislative reforms. This article comprehensively examines

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Death Penalty in India: Constitutional Validity and Global Trends

Published On: December 12th 2025 Authored By: Logavarshini S Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Introduction  The death penalty, or capital punishment, has always been one of the most contested aspects of criminal justice. It represents the State’s ultimate power, the authority to take away life in the name of justice. While some argue that the

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