CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Corporate criminal liability in India is a pivotal area of legal practice penalizing corporations that commit crimes. Traditionally, such criminal liability was confined to individuals, allowing companies to avoid the liability for criminal acts, as the requisite mental element (mens rea) during the commission of any act can’t be imposed on any corporation.  However, considering […]

Is a Demand notice mandatory in a cheque bounce case? Demand Notice in Cheque Bounce Cases plays a crucial role in addressing such issues within the legal framework. With financial transactions increasingly relying on cheques, incidents of cheque bounce have become more common, necessitating a structured legal response. Understanding the cheque bounce case process under […]

What are the implications of a bounced cheque in India? Cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are a significant concern in India’s financial and legal systems. The compounding of offences under Section 138 NI Act provides a legal remedy that benefits both the complainant and the accused, facilitating a quicker […]

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a landmark legislation aimed at modernizing India’s legal framework to better accommodate technological advancements. Recognizing the growing significance of digital evidence, this act provides comprehensive guidelines on the admissibility and handling of electronic records. It marks a critical step forward in the legal digital transformation India is undergoing, ensuring […]

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), is a landmark legislation aimed at improving the criminal justice system in India. It introduces significant reforms to enhance citizen rights under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, making the legal processes more transparent, accessible and efficient. The BNSS 2023 consolidates various aspects of criminal procedure to ensure that […]

The object of criminal administration of justice is- We cannot be true ourselves, if we are not true to others. We cannot be free individually unless every individual regards and respect the freedom of his neighbors’. P K Sen, (Member, Constituent Assembly)  The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) is a procedural law established for […]