Section 479-A- Procedure in case of False Evidence
Section 479-A Section 479-A was incorporated into the Code of Criminal Procedure by Act 26 of 1955. That section reads: “479-A. Procedure in certain cases of false evidence. (1) Notwithstanding…
Modern Penology: Balancing Crime and Criminal for Effective Sentencing
The article is an edited excerpt from the Judgment of Justice Krishna Iyer. Modern penology regards crime and criminal as equally material when the right sentence has to be picked…
Pre-Trial Identification Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions
Pre-trial identification evidence plays a critical role in criminal prosecutions, particularly in establishing the connection between the accused and the alleged crime. This evidence, although not mandatory, serves to guide…
The case of Ranga and Billa- When Interview Permission was denied to Journalist by Jail Authorities
The Chief reporter of Hindustan Times Prabha Dutt wanted to take the interview of two convicts Ranga and Billa, but he was denied permission of interview. The reporter filed writ…
Can a Person with loose nexus with the victim, appeal against the acquittal of an offender? – Supreme Court Answers
This is an edited excerpt from the judgment of Justice Krishna Iyer in the case of P.S.R. Sadhanatham v. Arunachalam (1980) Article 21, in its sublime brevity, guardians human liberty…
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…
Article 21 in Focus: Historical Roots and Judicial Evolution
Article 21 Article 21 reads as follows: “21. Protection of life and personal liberty.—No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by…
Section 303 of CrPC and Article 21- Supreme Court’s decision in Mithu Case
The question which arose for consideration in the case was whether section 303 of the Indian Penal Code infringes the guarantee contained in Article 21 of the Constitution which provides…
Right to freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms and Criminal Law
Under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, all citizens shall have the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution they have the fundamental…