Right to a Fair Trial under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution: an antiquity and the contemporary situations
A fair trial is open to the public and is presided over by an impartial judge who treats all parties …
Arifa Sultana
When a woman’s freedom is at stake, courts need to show more compassion: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Court observed that many of the women who conduct cognizable crimes are impoverished and illiterate, and children who would …
The Court grants bail to the accused for sharing secret information with Pakistan Intelligence : Rajasthan High Court.
Justice Anil Kumar Upman noted the delay on part of the prosecution to conclude the trial, as mandated under section …
Freedom of Thought and Freedom of Speech
“if all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would …
The Supreme Court Demands Report from the State of West Bengal Following Allegations of Judicial Interference in Criminal Probe by Calcutta High Court Judge
The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti has instructed the State Crime Investigation Department (CID) to carry on …
The Supreme Court is going to decide on whether a transgender woman is eligible for maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act.
The Supreme Court is currently considering an appeal made by a man against a decision made by the Bombay High …
Short Note on Social Legislation
Introduction All social laws enacted after India’s independence draw on principles embodied in the Constitution. The Constitution served as an …
A Short Note on Penology
Penology has been primarily concerned with punishments sanctioned and undertaken by the state, it is important to recognize that punishment …
A short note on Victimology
What is Victimology The concept of victimology has a longstanding presence within the field of criminology and related disciplines. It …
A short Note on Criminology
What is criminology According to the oxford dictionary of law, criminology is the study of crime. Criminology is an interdisciplinary …