ADMISSIBILITY OF DYING DECLARATION UNDER THE LAW OF EVIDENCE

ADMISSIBILITY OF DYING DECLARATION UNDER THE LAW OF EVIDENCE

Dying declaration (hereinafter referred as DD) can be defined as any oral or document any statement made by a person which is related to causing his death. Section 32 of the evidence act 1872 deals with the concept of dying declaration. As an exception to the general rule of Hearsay, DD are admissible under section […]

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LEGAL RIGHTS OF ANIMALS AGAINST CRUELTY

LEGAL RIGHTS OF ANIMALS AGAINST CRUELTY

 India is one of the most bio-diverse hotspots in the world.  It is home to animals from the Bengal Tigers to the Great Indian Rhinoceros and has taken a prominent position in the country in recent years for animal protection and welfare. Indian Penal Code 1860 is the official criminal code of India which covers all […]

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euthanasia in india

The Development of Euthanasia in India

Everyone dies one day and it’s the ultimate truth of life. Every person on this earth are scared of the loss of life but in some specific situations, some person wants to end the life. The end of the life of a person may arise out of two kinds by suicide or euthanasia. Euthanasia has long […]

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RIGHTS OF ARRESTED PERSON

RIGHTS OF ARRESTED PERSON

Anyone who is considered a criminal should be treated as a human being.  Defendants are also given certain rights, the most basic of which are found in the Indian Constitution.  The basic premise behind these rights is that the government has ample resources to prosecute individuals and therefore individuals are entitled to some protection from […]

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WARRANT CASE vs SUMMON CASE

Warrant case vs Summon case (DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PROCEDURE OF TRIAL FOR WARRANT CASE AND SUMMON CASE)

In this article we will be discussing the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PROCEDURE OF TRIAL FOR WARRANT CASE AND SUMMON CASE or in short Warrant case vs Summon case. Summons-   A summons is a form issued by a court that invites a person to present it to a magistrate.  Article 61 of the CRPC specifies […]

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SEDITION

SEDITION LAW (Section 124A)– LEGAL PROVISIONS AND CASE LAWS

Sedition law-    The word ‘sedition’ means “conduct or speech that results in rebellion against the authority of the state”.  The Sedition Act, with section 124A of the IPC of 1860, is considered a reasonable restriction on freedom of speech. [1]It was drafted by Thomas Macaulay in 1870.   The following points describe the origins […]

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trial stage in criminal law

TRIAL STAGE IN CRIMINAL LAW

Any law prohibited by law and punishable by law or omitted is an offence.  The punishment for such crimes is determined by following the procedure of criminal trial.  Criminal justice in India has a well-integrated statutory, administrative and judicial structure. The entire criminal law consists of three main laws – Indian Penal Code, 1860  Code […]

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ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT

The primary purpose of criminal law is to protect society from criminals and law enforcers.  Such criminals need to be kept away from society for their protection.  This purpose is achieved through arrest.  The purpose of the arrest is to bring the person to justice and to protect the administration of law if he is […]

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EVOLUTION OF RAPE LAWS IN INDIA

EVOLUTION OF RAPE LAWS IN INDIA

“Crime is the outcome of a diseased mind and jails must have an environment of hospital for treatment and cure- An eye for an eye would turn the whole world blind.” Mahatma Gandhi Rape is one of the most heinous offences to be committed against a human body. We can define rape as an unlawful […]

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CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

Sec 65B of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 In year 2012, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 was amended and certain sections regarding electronic evidence were included by Information Technology Act, 2000 i.e. Section 65A and 65B. Section 65A lays down the list of electronic records which can be admissible in the court according to the provisions laid […]

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Is phone audio recording admissible evidence in court?

Is phone audio recording admissible evidence in court?

In this article all of your doubts will be covered of is phone audio recording is admissible evidence in court or what are the conditions related to it to be admissible evidence. There sure are many questions which are needed to be answered. GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY With the growth of technology there are many machines […]

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Sedition Law

Sedition Law- 124A of IPC

Threatening the right to speech or securing the Government? India has been experiencing some unprecedented events for a while, be it imprisonment for a simple post on Instagram, questioning the government, or the climate change effects. In February, an 11-year old’s mother and teacher were arrested on the charges of Sedition, for speaking against the […]

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