Introduction: Within the intricate tapestry of criminal law in India, culpable homicide and murder represent pivotal concepts that dictate the determination of guilt and appropriate sentencing. Rooted deeply within the Indian Penal Code (IPC), these legal constructs carry profound ramifications for the administration of justice. This article endeavors to embark
Introduction Section 173(8) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) deals with further investigation and supplementary report. This is a newly added provision to the Code. This affirms the right of the police to make further investigation after submitting a charge sheet. In the old Code there was no provision pertaining
Introduction Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure stands as a cornerstone in the legal framework, furnishing a swift, cost-effective, and efficacious remedy against individuals who display an unwillingness or neglect in fulfilling their obligation to sustain dependents. The legal concept of maintenance, as encapsulated within this provision, delineates
Legal analysis on the enforceability of a foreign divorce decree in India Enforceability of a foreign divorce decree The Courts in India were confronted with issues wherein the Hindu couples got married in India according to Hindu Law, but settled in a foreign land, develop matrimonial disputes and approach a
Introduction Divorce is a legal process of separation of the spouses after marriage, when both of them want to get separated of their own will after marriage, it is called divorce by mutual consent[i]. A contested divorce is the one when it is filed without the consent of either of
Like many countries, India also has Family Courts to administer matters related to sepeartion. However, in India there is no pre-formated Form to seek Divorce. In India, Divorce is initiated when either the husband or the wife files a petition for Divorce and is decided on its merits in a
Introduction The term ‘evidence’ means and includes all information and facts contributing to prove the truth. Evidence is a proof that is legally presented at trial intending to convince the judge pertaining to material facts of the case. It is a statement that is permitted by the court on oath or
Judiciary is considered to be the guardian of people’s rights and therefore ensures the confidence of the society. Undermining the Court’s authority by scandalizing it or by willful non-compliance of its orders is punishable as contempt of court. In legal parlance, contempt of court is understood as the act of disobeying
CABINET APPROVES PROPOSAL OF MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING FOR INTRODUCING CINEMATOGRAPH AMENDMENT BLL,2023. INTRODUCTION: Cinematograph Act 1952 was enacted by the parliament to ensure that films are portrayed in a way that is acceptable to the societal norms. The Union Cabinet on ‘Tuesday’ approved the proposal made by Ministry
INTRODUCTION In this Article we will endeavour to understand the Doctrine of Legitimate Public Expectation, as understood in Public Administrative Law. This Doctrine acts as a bulwark against the excesses of the State and can also be used as a sword to cut through bureaucratic hurdles, and hold the State
