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Article 12 of the Indian Constitution, defines the term “State” which includes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India, thus encompassing all entities involved in public administration and governance. […]

In the recent ruling of the Gauhati High Court an appeal was preferred under Section 374 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, contesting a previous judgment of conviction from October 1, 2004, issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial) in Phek, Nagaland. This judgment had convicted and sentenced the petitioner-accused under Sections 302 (punishment for […]