Plea Bargaining Under Chapter XXIII BNSS: Eligible Offences, Mutual Satisfactory Disposition, and Finality of Judgment Explained
ABSTRACT This paper examines Chapter XXIII of BNSS 2023, specifically sections 289–300, which restructures the plea bargaining framework which was first introduced into the CrPC by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005. It traces the doctrine’s evolution from judicial hostility in cases like the State of U.P. v. Chandrika to its eventual statutory recognition, and […]
Protest Without Fear? Comparing Legal Limits on Freedom of Assembly in Four Constitutional Democracies
The Legal Landscape of Protest Abstract The right to protest occupies a paradoxical place in modern constitutional democracies: celebrated as the lifeblood of participatory governance yet treated with suspicion as a source of disorder. This paper compares how India, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa regulate public protest, tracing the constitutional or […]
AUTHENTICATING DIGITAL EVI DENCE IN THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI Rethinking Criminal Procedural Safeguards
AUTHENTICATING DIGITAL EVIDENCE IN THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI Rethinking Criminal Procedural Safeguards Imane Djeffal Legal Researcher Faculty of Law / Department of Criminal Law Mohamed Khider University of Biskra, Algeria 2026 Abstract The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced unprecedented challenges to the authentication of digital evidence in criminal […]
Social-Media Calls to Protest: When Online Mobilisation Becomes Criminal Incitement
Social-Media Calls to Protest: When Online Mobilisation Becomes Criminal Incitement Introduction In today’s digital era, social media is no longer just a platform for entertainment or communication. People now use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), WhatsApp, and Telegram to conduct awareness campaigns, engage in political discussions, and organize public protests. A single social media […]
Death Penalty in India: Constitutional Validity v. Human Rights
Introduction: As per the current scenario, we are noticing that the crime rates are increasing day-by-day in a brutal manner. We are evidencing, the most heinous crimes in our surroundings, whether it is murder, rape, kidnapping, torture, dowry death, terrorism, gang rape, acid attacks, child abusing …etc and in recent times we have been witnessed […]
Can a Law Enforcement Officer Confiscate Your Driver’s Licence in Zambia?
Many Zambian motorists have experienced the moment at a roadblock or snap check when an officer requests their driver’s licence and then holds on to it. The question that follows is almost always the same: does the officer have the legal authority to confiscate the document? The short answer is no. Under Zambian law, a […]
The Right to a fair trial before International and Criminal Tribunals: Equality of Arms and Disclosure Obligations.
Right to a Fair Trial Before International Criminal Tribunals: Equality of Arms and Disclosure Obligations By Saniya Ansari Introduction Justice is not only about punishing those responsible for the gravest crimes; it is also about ensuring that the process leading to that punishment is fair, transparent, and impartial. International criminal tribunals were established to prosecute […]
Deepfake Pornography: Is Indian Law Prepared for Digital Identity Theft?
Abstract The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has given rise to “deepfakes” — synthetic audio-visual content that convincingly superimposes one person’s likeness onto another’s body or voice. While deepfake technology has legitimate applications in entertainment and education, its most damaging misuse has been the creation of non-consensual pornographic content depicting real, identifiable individuals, predominantly women. […]
Who Investigates Police Misconduct During Protests? The Role of Police Complaints Authorities and Human Rights Commissions in India
AUTHOR METADATA Author: Jayita Sharma Institution: The Law School, University of Jammu Designation: B.A. LL.B. Student Current Position: Legal Intern, LawVaani Abstract When the Protest Ends, Who Investigates the Police? A protest concludes, the crowds disperse, and public attention gradually shifts elsewhere. Yet, for many protesters, the end of a demonstration marks the beginning of […]
Stridhan Beyond Legal Recognition: Bridging the Gap Between Women’s Proprietary Rights and Practical Enforcement under Indian Family Law
Stridhan Beyond Legal Recognition: Bridging the Gap Between Women’s Proprietary Rights and Practical Enforcement under Indian Family Law you should rely on primary sources, reputed legal databases, and scholarly blogs rather than general websites. Abstract Stridhan occupies a unique position within Indian family law as a woman’s absolute and exclusive property, symbolising not merely material […]