How does court decide an act as a trivial act under section 95 of the IPC?
Harm caused by doing an act with intent to cause harm or with the knowledge that harm may be caused thereby, will not fall within the terms of s. 95.
Rights of the prisoners in the light of judicial decisions
The journey which commenced in 1966 has thus, planted many milestones. But it seems there are vet promises to keep and miles to go before one can sleep.
Understand Section 34 of IPC with illustrations
The most suitable way to understand section 34, is to read case illustrations on it. The more we read the more we can learn the essence of it and difference…
What are consecutive and concurrent sentences?
While deciding the sentence in criminal cases, courts also have to decide whether this sentence will be consecutive or concurrent. When a criminal commits offence for which s/he is liable…
What is Silent Zone?
An area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts may be declared by the State Government as silence area/zone.
Laws on fraud or fake lawyers: Punishment for Indian “Mike Ross”
When a person does illegal practice, s/he does not play fraud to legal profession but also cheat legal profession and entire public.
What is precept under CPC?
Section 46 empowers the Court to issue a precept to any other Court which would be competent to execute the decree to attach any property of the judgment-debtor specified in…
What are the differences between Parole and Furlough?
For parole, specific reason is required, whereas furlough is meant for breaking the monotony of imprisonment.
How a series “Victoria” depicts the background of “M’Naghten Rules”?
M’Naghten become a standard test for criminal liability in relation to mentally disordered defendants in common law jurisdictions ever since, with some minor adjustments. In India, Indian Penal Code also…
How a third party can challenge the attachment order in CPC?
Section 58 give power to the court dealing with claim or objection, to determine all questions (including questions relating to right, title or interest in the property attached) arising between…