Shahzadi Khan’s Execution in UAE: Legal Challenges and Diplomatic Concerns
INTRODUCTION The case of Shahzadi Khan, an Indian from Uttar Pradesh, who was given the death penalty for murdering a baby in the United Arab Emira
Supreme Court: Fact Discovery Must Be Linked to Accused’s Confessional Statement Under S.27 Evidence Act
Introduction In a history-making ruling that is bound to sharpen how criminal cases are constructed, the Supreme Court today held that all fact dis
HC DIRECTS TRAINING FOR MACT, FLAGS GAPS IN INJURY AND DISABILITY ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION: With an awareness of considerable inconsistencies in disability and injury estimations of victims of motor accidents, the High Cour
SECTION 197 OF CrPC DOES NOT ALLOW FOR DEEMED SANCTION IN TRIALS AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India has recently commented that there cannot be any kind of concept of “deemed sanction” in Section
JUDICIAL CLARIFICATION ON DEEMED SANCTION: ANALYSIS OF SUNEETI TOTEJA V. STATE OF U.P. & ANOTHER
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in recent times gave its verdict in the case of Suneeti Toteja v. State of U.P. & Another, reiterating
HC Criticizes Police Protection for Payment, Says It Undermines Justice
Introduction In a recent landmark judgment, the High Court severely disapproved of a practice whereby police security is being offered for money. T
LEGAL NEWS : DELHI HC QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON VACANCIES IN SPECIAL JUVENILE POLICE UNITS
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Delhi High Court has expressed its discontentment on account of the Agent/Staff vacancies in Special Juvenile Police Uni
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA REJECTS EXTRADITION IN MARRIAGE DISPUTE, ASKS TO USE DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS.
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India has recently turned down a magistrate’s order which directed the extradition of a US-based husband wh
LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND HUMANITARIAN CONSIDERATIONS: ORISSA HIGH COURT’S BALANCED APPROACH TO DOLAGOBINDA JENA’S CONVICTION AND PROBATION RULING
INTRODUCTION The Orissa High Court has recently affirmed the conviction and imprisonment of Dolagobinda Jena, who was convicted on charges of induc
SENIOR ADVOCATE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE BIAS IN DELHI HIGH COURT
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India is concentrating on the appointments of senior advocates in the Delhi High Court. A bunch of lawyers raised
