The Development of Habeas Corpus Writ Jurisprudence
In the case of Sunil Batra (1980) when a prisoner Sunil Batra sent a letter to a judge in Supreme court complaining about the torture to one of the inmates…
“Not only wine and whiskey but salves and women were also provided to rich prisoners in Tihar jail”- Kuldip Nayar in his ‘In jail’.
Book excerpt The famous political journalist of India, Kuldip nayar recorded his personal observation while he was in Tihar Jail in his book “In Jail”. According to the author, there…
What were the directions in Sunil Batra case which helped to change the lives of prisoners?
Sunil Batra case is counted among those cases that changed the conditions of Indian prisoners in prisons. Sunil Batra case was instituted in epistolary fashion i.e. a letter was sent…
The case of Sunil Batra when a prisoner’s letter was converted to habeas corpus petition
Sunil Batra case is counted among those cases which changed the conditions of Indian prisoners in prisons. These judgments which were mostly delivered by justice Krishna Iyer, ensured the application…
The Meaning and History of the offence of perjury
Courts are entrusted with the powers of dispensation and adjudication of justice of the rival claims of the parties besides determining the criminal liability of the offenders for offences committed…
English Authorities on Drunkenness and Mens Rea
It is obvious fact that principles of Indian Criminal law are mostly inspired by the principles propounded by English Courts. However, in cases, Indian Courts took the different conditions of…
Case Note- Director of Public Prosecutions V. Beard, [1920] A.C. 479
This case is considered an important case in the arena of the relationship between drunkenness and mens rea. But, before discussing this case, it is relevant here to mention the…
The law that gives power to the court to require attendance of the prisoner
The Prisoners (attendance in courts) Act, 1955 The object to enact the act was to provide for the attendance in court of prisoners for obtaining their evidence or for answering…
Prison Law: Employment in Prison for Prisoners
The prison act, 1894 regulate the law relating to administration of Prions in India. Among others provisions, it also provides the regulations for employment of prisoners in prison. This article…
Prison Laws: Offences in Prison by Prisoners
The prison act, 1894 regulate the law relating to administration of Prions in India. Among other provisions, it also specifies offences that will include under prison offence. If any prisoner…