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The Concept of Insanity in Criminal Law: Legal Tests and Judicial Trends

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Published on 9th April 2025 Authored By: Yashasvi Noniwal Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed To Be University) Mullana-Ambala, Haryana Introduction The “insanity defense” is a strategy utilized in the criminal law of India to safeguard an individual charged with a crime from being held accountable. The defense is based on the idea that the accused was suffering […]

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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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White-Collar Crimes in India: Legal Framework and Enforcement Issues

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Published on 28th March 2025 Authored By: Aanya Sharma Symbiosis Law School, Pune Introduction White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, non-violent crimes generally committed by individuals, businesses, and government professionals in a position of authority. The term “white-collar crimes” was first coined by sociologist and criminologist Edwin Sutherland in 1939 as “a crime committed by

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Regulating Social Media: The Balance between Freedom and Responsibility

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Published on 18th March 2025 Authored By: Jay laxmi Shukla United University Introduction Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate, pierce information, and engage with the world. It has come an necessary tool for expression, connection, and invention. Still, as its influence grows, so do the challenges it presents. From the spread of misinformation

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Sedition law in India: Relevance and challenges

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Published on 11th March 2025 Authored By: Gaurav Raj Radha Govind University Introduction Sedition is an offence against the state, and it covered in the Indian Penal Code as Section 124A. Sedition is a criminal offense that punishes speech or action that promote hatred, contempt, or disaffection towards the government established by law. The law

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