Reaffirming- ‘Bail is the Rule and Jail is the exception’ By Megha Chaturvedi, Associate H.K. Law Offices WHAT IS BAIL? It is a known fact that no statute including The Code of Criminal Procedure has defined the term Bail yet is has much elaboratively precise meaning. According to Halsbury’s Laws of England – “the effectContinue reading “LAW ON BAIL – PART I : BAIL AS A MATTER OF RIGHT”
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MANUAL SCAVENGERS: AN EXTENSION OF THE PANDEMIC OF UNTOUCHABILITY
Our country is widely known for numerous cultures, traditions and believes. It is these values and morals which make us distinct in the whole world and the reason why even the western civilization is looking forward and adopting our traditional culture. This clearly shows the importance and impact of our values and morals onContinue reading “MANUAL SCAVENGERS: AN EXTENSION OF THE PANDEMIC OF UNTOUCHABILITY”
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NARCO ANALYSIS: DEVELOPMENT & LEGAL APPROACH
Law is a living process, which changes according to the changes in society, science, and ethics and so on. The Legal System should imbibe developments and advances that take place in science as long as they do not violate fundamental legal principles and are for the good of the society. A few democratic countries, IndiaContinue reading “CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NARCO ANALYSIS: DEVELOPMENT & LEGAL APPROACH”
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DEATH PENALTY VIS-A-VIS REPEAT OFFENDERS UNDER THE NDPS ACT
The constitutionality of death penalty has been challenged on several occasions on the grounds of being violative of right to life which is a basic human right given in numerous International Conventions and guaranteed as fundamental right under article 21[1] of the Constitution of India. But the right to life comes with an exception beingContinue reading “CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DEATH PENALTY VIS-A-VIS REPEAT OFFENDERS UNDER THE NDPS ACT”
Delhi High Court: Under Trial Prisoners released on interim bail on account of covid-19 extended by another term of 45 days
The covid-19 has increased the tensions worldwide and social distancing is considered important even in jails considering the rights of prisoners, therefore the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of “Re : Contagion Of Covid 19 Virus … vs N. Raghupathy“, directed the States/Union Territories to constitute High Powered Committees which could decideContinue reading “Delhi High Court: Under Trial Prisoners released on interim bail on account of covid-19 extended by another term of 45 days”
Extension of Limitation Period on Account of Covid-19
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of “RE : COGNIZANCE FOR EXTENSION OF LIMITATION” has taken Suo Motu cognizance of the situation arising out of the challenge faced by the country on account of Covid-19 Virus and resultant difficulties that may be faced by litigants across the country in filing their petitions/applications/suits/Continue reading “Extension of Limitation Period on Account of Covid-19”
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