“Medical Negligence and Criminal Liability Under the BNS, 2023: Is a Medical Board’s Opinion Mandatory Before Registering an FIR?”
Medical Negligence and Criminal Liability Under the BNS, 2023: Is a Medical Board’s Opinion Mandatory Before Registering an FIR? A Critical Legal Analysis of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Procedural Framework Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Keywords: Medical Negligence under BNS 2023, FIR against Doctor in India, Section […]
Can a Police Officer Arrest a Male Suspect Without a Warrant for a Non-Cognizable Offense? – A Legal Analysis under BNSS, 2023
Can a Police Officer Arrest a Male Suspect Without a Warrant for a Non-Cognizable Offence? – A Legal Analysis under BNSS, 2023 Abstract The power to make an arrest is one of the most important tools the police have, but it is also a power that can be misused if not handled properly. Indian law […]
Drawing the Line: Private Defence Against Trespass Under IPC and BNS
Introduction The right to private defence is an important part of criminal law. It recognises the right of individuals to protect themselves, or any other person, or property against external aggression that may cause harm or injury to them. But like every other right, it should be exercised in a manner that does not cause […]
FALSE Dowry / 498A Threats: Immediate Legal Steps and Precautions to Take if Someone Threatens to File a False Dowry Case (BNS / IPC)
II. Abstract Dowry-related offences are among the most sensitive and serious offences under Indian criminal law. For many years, women in India have faced cruelty, harassment and violence within marriage due to unlawful demands for money, gifts or property. To protect married women from such abuse, the law created Section 498A of the Indian Penal […]
Bail in India: Bailable vs Non-Bailable Offences
I. Introduction In a democratic society governed by the rule of law, the presumption of innocence is sacrosanct every person accused of an offence is innocent until proven guilty. Bail is the legal mechanism that gives this presumption practical meaning. It allows an accused person to remain free during the pendency of trial, rather […]
How to file a defamation suit for social media posts in India
HOW TO FILE A DEFAMATION SUIT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS IN INDIA By Bertha Mashozhera Introduction Social media has transformed communication in modern society. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and WhatsApp have enabled people to express opinions, share information, and interact instantly with audiences across the world. While these platforms promote freedom of speech […]
What is the thin line between Culpable Homicide and Murder: A doctrinal and judicial analysis under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
II. Abstract / Introduction The distinction between culpable homicide and murder has long been regarded as one of the most intricate and debated areas in criminal jurisprudence. Though both offences involve the causing of death, the legal system treats them differently depending on the mental state of the accused, the nature of the act, […]
How to Report Deepfake Extortion
How to Report Deepfake Extortion under the New IT Rules and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the digital ecosystem by enabling rapid innovation in communication, entertainment, governance, and commerce. However, the same technology has also facilitated the rise of sophisticated cybercrimes, particularly “deepfake” manipulation. Deepfakes refer to AI-generated […]
Fighting Back Against Noise: India’s Laws for a Quieter Life
In the busy streets of Pimpri-Chinchwad, where factories hum and traffic never sleeps, picture young law student Anjali rushing home after a long day of classes. She just wants to unwind, maybe sip chai and review her notes on environmental law. But as night falls around 10 PM, it’s chaos—a nearby generator roars like a […]
Distinguishing Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offenses Under the BNSS
By Saniya Chaudhary Introduction The distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable Ofenses serves as the foundation of criminal procedures in India. With the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which supersedes the old Code of Criminal Procedure, there has been a paradigm shift in terms of the process of criminal law procedure. Nevertheless, the […]