The OceanGate Disaster: International Laws for Ocean Exploration
The laws governing ocean exploration are complex and involve a combination of international treaties, national legislation, and customary international law.
‘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…
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…
Limitation Period for Criminal Cases
History The Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 contained no general provision for limitation. Though under certain special laws like the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958, the…
Who can be arraigned as accused by the court under section 319 CrPC?
Section 319 Cr.P.C. springs out of the doctrine judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur (Judge is condemned when guilty is acquitted) and this doctrine is used as a beacon light while…
On what basis the court can take cognizance under section 319 of CrPC?
Section 319 Cr.P.C. springs out of the doctrine judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur (Judge is condemned when guilty is acquitted) and this doctrine is used as a beacon light while…
What is the degree of satisfaction required for invoking the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C.?
Section 319 Cr.P.C. springs out of the doctrine judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur (Judge is condemned when guilty is acquitted) and this doctrine is used as a beacon light while…