Published on 23rd June 2025 Authored By: Soumali Chatterjee Calcutta University Abstract Every woman has a dream to spend their married life happily. But many times it has been seen that women are abused by their in-laws’ family members just because of the problem of Dowry. Every woman deserves to be in a dignified status […]
Dowry Deaths and Legal Provisions: An analysis of IPC and judicial response Read More »
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
Survival of The Narrowest: Why the McNaughten Rules are Practically Irreplaceable Read More »
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.
The concept of insanity in criminal law: legal tests and judicial Trends Read More »
Published on 28th March 2025 Authored By: Wozayer Kabir Techno India University INTRODUCTION By the term “Violence” what first comes in our mind? Violence, it is the intentional use of force, power, threats or coercion to harm or control a particular individual or a group of individuals. A violence can be manifested in various forms
CUSTODIAL VIOLENCE LEGAL SAFEGUARDS & JUDICIAL RESPONSE Read More »
Published on 10th March 2025 Authored By: Sahasra Reddy IFHE Hyderabad INTRODUCTION The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) represents a significant evolution in India’s legal framework, particularly concerning punitive measures. Enacted in 2023, the BNS introduces a comprehensive approach to justice that emphasizes rehabilitation over retribution. This shift is encapsulated in the introduction of six distinct
Six Pillars of Justice: Decoding the Punitive Mechanisms of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Read More »
