There are many famous personalities who face the FIR against them due to their wrong comments or statements. So, the first work which is done by them to avoid arrest is to apply for bail. The concept of bail is the basic and important part of criminal jurisprudence. Bail is a well-recognized principle among the […]
Evidence is important in any case as it helps in validating judgment. As per the Act, evidence is of 2 types: oral and documentary evidence. These are further divided into subcategories one of which is Hearsay evidence. Verbal and written statements are forms in which hearsay evidence is presented at hearings and trials to prove
It’s a human tendency to make claims, some true, some false. The problem arises when a person hearing this claim acts the same, to discover that the claim is wrong. This is where the Doctrine of Estoppel comes into play. This principle was established in the landmark case of Pickar vs Sears. Estoppel as a
Evidence is a very important element in any case. A piece of strong evidence has the power to influence the case and have a huge impact on the judgement. The origins of evidence as a concept in India can be traced back to the Ancient Hindu Period. Before the enactment of codified law in India,
The criminal jurisprudence of India is reformative in nature wherein the offender is given a fair opportunity to rehabilitate and get back to society. However, certain offences are very grave in nature which shook the conscience of the society and the person committing the same became a threat to the public at large. Thus, keeping
The criminal activities in India are governed by the provision of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is a substantive law that describes all the criminal offences and punishes the offenders for their conduct. The offence of criminal intimidation is also one such offence that is dealt with under Chapter XII of the India Penal
The offense of Grievous hurt is one of the core offenses that affect the human body. It is dealt with under Chapter XI of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and due punishment has been prescribed for the same. In this article, we will explore the meaning of Grievous hurt, types and punishment for the offense
Crime is defined as an act or omission that amounts to an offence that is punishable by law, at the time of being enforced. This definition indicates that all the stages of a crime i.e intention, preparation, attempt and completion are fulfilled in a positive or a negative act. Traditionally this view has been applied
“It is easier to stay off drugs than get to off drugs” The pattern of drug abuse in India has changed over the years. The use of drugs like Charas, Ganja, and Opium was a tradition in some places of India, where people were mainly used for ritualistic purposes. However, the consumption of hard drugs