Consent and Misconception in Rape Allegations: A Supreme Court Perspective
For a promise to qualify as “false” under Section 90 IPC, it must be shown that the accused never intended to fulfill it when made
Judicial Oversight and Arbitral Autonomy: Supreme Court Ruling
Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Serosoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Dexter Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 26) addresses a significant issue in arbitration law: the extent…
Defining the Limits of Proclaimed Offender Provisions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 4359 of 2024, delivered on January 2, 2025, addresses critical questions about the proclamation of offenders under Section 82 of the Criminal…
Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Naresh Aneja v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
Introduction: The recent decision by the Supreme Court of India in Naresh Aneja @ Naresh Kumar Aneja v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., delivered on January 2, 2025, provides…
Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Requirements Under Section 138 of the NI Act
Introduction: In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court of India has reinstated criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), reversing an order of the…
“Balancing Justice and Compromise: Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Verdict in Ramji Lal Bairwa”
Analysis of Supreme Court Judgment in Ramji Lal Bairwa & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment in Criminal Appeal No.…
Prisoner Labor Laws in India: Distinctions, Rights, and Reforms
Categories of Prisoners and their labour burden There are principally two categories: Those in the first category cannot be required to do any labour while they remain in jail, but…
Understanding the Criminal Psychology of Rapists: Why Men Commit Rape.
Defining Rape: Key Perspectives World Health Organization (WHO) The WHO provides a comprehensive definition in its “Global and Regional Estimates of Violence Against Women”: “Rape is defined as a non-consensual…
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Speedy Trial in Sisodia Bail Ruling.
The Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case is a landmark ruling that underscores several critical aspects of criminal jurisprudence and constitutional…
Why US nationals are voting in India. Rights of Overseas citizens.
It is a grave concern that OCIs and foreign nationals are participating in the Lok Sabha elections in India. With the number of OCI cards increasing to 4 million, authorities…