Understanding Section 41,(CrPC) 1973: Arrests without Warrant
Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 is a crucial provision that deals with the power of the police to make arrests without a warrant
‘Rarest of rare cases’ of death penalty- Supreme Court’s Classification
“The very existence of the rule of law and the fear of being brought to book operates as a deterrent to those who have no scruples in killing others if…
What happens if you possess a stolen property
If a person recieves a property which he knows that it is a stolen property then the person shall be liable under section 410 to 414 of the IPC
Bachan Singh v. Union of India (1980) – A Complete Analysis
“Liberty has, therefore, to be limited in order to be effectively possessed.”- Justice Patanjali Sastri The question of the constitutional validity of Death Penalty given under Section 302 of Indian…
The Judge’s Discretion to Give Death Penalty – Supreme Court’s View
Under Indian Penal Code, death is the punishment that must be awarded for murder by a person under sentence of imprisonment for life (Sec. 303). This apart, the Penal Code…
Does the Death Penalty work as a deterrent to offenders?
The truth is that some crimes are so outrageous that society insists on adequate punishment, because the wrongdoer deserves it. Whether or not death penalty in actual practice acts as…
The Debate on Death Penalty- Abolitionists and Retentionists
The death penalty is provided under section 302 of Indian penal code, which provides the offence for murder. The Indian Penal Code was drafted by the First Indian Law Commission…
What is Culpable Homicide? Meaning and Overview
Not all responsible homicides are murders.
Taking of Cognizance under CrPC- Meaning and Application
Cognizance is an act of the court. The term ‘cognizance’ has not been defined in the Cr.P.C. To understand what this term means we will have to have a look…
Chapter XXXVI of CrPC- Taking Cognizance after period of limitation
Chapter XXXVI empowers the court to take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances…