‘Facilitating rape is a heinous offence’: Karnataka High Court rejects bail of accused
“The act committed by the accused along with another accused will remain in her life as a scar.”
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Section 179(1) BNSS does not empower police with unlimited jurisdiction; notice cannot be issued beyond own or adjoining station: Andhra Pradesh HC
Irrespective of petitioner’s age, gender, acute ill-health, the fact remains that, the Police Officer making an investigation cannot issue notice under Section 179(1) of BNSS to the petitioner, who is residing at Noida. However, it does not preclude the said officer to examine such person by approaching him.
Explained: The Case in which Karnataka High Court did not consider Distribution of Pamphlets about teachings of Islam outside Temple as Religious Conversion
The Court observed that the complainant lacked locus standi to lodge an FIR, which could only be lodged by the converted person, their parents, and siblings, or relatives by blood, marriage, adoption, or association.
UPES | National Technolawgy Battle: Law Student vs. AI [Register by 5th March, 2025]
The Technolawgy Club, School of Law, UPES is pleased to invite participation for the “National Technolawgy Battle: Law Student vs. AI” an analytical quiz competition being organized by the Technolawgy Club, School of Law, UPES in collaboration with Dua Associates, as a part of VidhiUtsav 2025 law fest.
Bombay HC denies suspension of sentence of 73-year-old man who raped mentally challenged house help
The convict, his wife, and sister-in-law had attempted to convince and pressurise the victim and her mother to not lodge a complaint and get an abortion.
‘Rape of dead body is horrendous but not rape’: Read why Chhattisgarh HC rejected mother’s plea against acquittal of man for offence under S. 363 and S. 376 (3) of IPC
“There can be no disagreement on the issue that dignity and fair treatment is not only available to a living man but also to his dead body and every dead body is entitled to a respectful treatment.”
Dangerous public stunt causing death would amount to culpable homicide and not death by negligence; Punjab & Haryana HC rejects anticipatory bail
“If a soft stand is taken towards such stunts, the roads, which are already unsafe, will become more unsafe for pedestrians and two-wheelers, which account for the maximum number of casualties for pedestrians and two-wheelers in road accidents in this region.”
‘Prima facie consensual relationship’; Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to film director Omar Lulu in rape case
“It is a well-accepted principle that bail is the rule and jail is the exception.”
‘New criminal laws focus on justice and protection of citizens rather than just punishments’, says CM Yogi Adityanath at UPSIFS conference
This report provides the insights into the two days international Conference on “Role of Forensics and Cyber Security for Enabling Justice under the New Criminal Laws” organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science.
Rajasthan High Court quashes Grievous Hurt charge against temple security in altercation at Eklingji Temple; allows trial for remaining offenses
“Whether or not allegations leveled by the complainant are false or not is a matter of trial and shall be decided by the competent trial Court upon filing of the charge sheet which is proposed as per the factual report.”
University of Lucknow | National Seminar on New Criminal Laws: The Need, the Focus and the Future [November 9, 2024]
Justice is crucial for societal peace, and a strong criminal justice system is essential in a democracy, especially in a rapidly evolving nation like India
Calcutta High Court denies interim relief to retired IPS officer over alleged provocative remarks at convention on R.G. Kar Medical College Case
The petitioner made statements like ‘had this happened at Sonagachi we could have said this can happen-This kind of incident cannot occur at a place like R.G. Kar’-from this we should bear in mind.
Two-Day International Seminar on Revolutionizing Criminal Law (25th & 26th October 2024) [Submit Abstract by October 03]
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“Over 1,500 laws were eliminated to ensure citizens are not trapped in a web of legal complexities”- PM Modi
PM Modi addresses nation on 78th Independence Day; highlights the importance of Constitution and law in fortification of Indian democracy
ICPS Hosts Second Training Programme on Newly Enacted Criminal Laws for Government Officers and Officials
The Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) has successfully conducted its second training programme on newly enacted criminal laws on 20th and 21st June, 2024.
CRCJ, MNLU Mumbai | Workshop on the Three Novel Criminal Laws
MNLU Mumbai’s Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ) is pleased to announce a Five Days Online Workshop for a comprehensive understanding
‘India is changing’, ‘Criminal laws direct the moral arch of the nation’: CJI at the conference on India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System
In the inaugural address delivered by Dr. DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, he said that the new three new criminal laws are the watershed moment for our society, because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like criminal law.
New Criminal Laws notified: Will be effective from July 1, 2024
Centre notifies new Criminal laws on 23-2-2024.