The First City To Enact New Criminal Laws Is Chandigarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared this month that Chandigarh has successfully implemented three criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the B...
Malum In Se: An Analysis With Examples And Case Laws
Introduction to Malum in Se:"Malum in se," a Latin term meaning "wrong in itself," describes actions inherently immoral, illegal, or harmful. These acts are considered univers...
Analysing The Dichotomy Between Sec.160(1) And 41A Of Crpc
The section 160 comes under Chapter 12 of Crpc which reads, "Information to the Police and their powers to investigate" thus, it expressly deals with the power of the police to require attendan...
Mistake Of Fact And Mistake Of Law
The concept of mistake of fact and mistake of law is a fundamental aspect of criminal jurisprudence that plays a pivotal role in determining the culpability of an individual under the Indian Pe...
From Pixels to Proof: Understanding the Legal Weight of Screenshots in Litiga...
With the rise of digital communication and social media, screenshots have become an essential form of evidence in modern litigation. Their convenience, speed of creation, and widespread use has...
Historical Background Of IPC And BNS
This blog will talk about the historical background of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 which provide key guidelines for penalizing crimes in India Introductio...
Marital Rape And False Promise of Marriage: Key Judgments and Legal Evolution...
In this article, we will endeavour to understand the concept of Statutory Rape as was enshrined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and now its newer avatar as Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2024. Through the...
Key Flaws in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), launched in 2023, replaces the longstanding Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) enacted in 1973, signifying a significant transformation within India's...
Curtailment Of Police Powers In Drug And Cosmetics Act Cases By Order Of The ...
In the case of Rakesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, the Supreme Court in March 2024, presided over by Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra, ruled that proceedings initiated under the Dr...
The Right to Private Defence: A Legal Overview
The fundamental legal principle of private defence, enshrined in Sections 34 to 44 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, grants individuals the inherent right to proactively safeguard them...