Before discussing further Section 364A, it is relevant to mention what 364A talks about. Section 364A of IPC states as follows- 364A. Kidnapping for ransom, etc.— “Whoever kidnaps or abducts…
The creation of curative jurisdiction by Supreme Court is based on the Constitution Bench judgment in Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra, 2002 (4) SCC 388. Prior to the said…
Agreement, concert or league The offence of criminal conspiracy under section 120A is a distinct offence introduced for the first time in 1913 in Chapter VA of the Penal Code.…
The Indian Penal Code excepts from the operation of its penal clauses large classes of acts done in good faith for the purpose of repelling unlawful aggression but this right…
Case overview: In a significant reaffirmation of the rule of law, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently struck a decisive blow to frivolous attempts at weaponizing criminal law to…
Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, governs the award of interest in arbitral proceedings, providing both default provisions and flexibility for parties to agree upon terms. This…
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, lays down a robust framework to address delays, ensure timely invocation of arbitration, and enforce the limitation period through sections such as 8, 11,…
This is an excerpt from Justice R Pandian’s Judgement in Supreme Court Advocate on Record Association v. Union of India (1993). Our Constitution is a radiant vibrant organism and under…
Supreme Court women lawyers Association filed a petition in the Supreme Court urging the court to consider imposition of ‘Chemical Castration’ of the people who rape child girls. Submissions of…
Disability refers to any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner considered normal for a human being. Permanent disability refers to the residuary incapacity or…
