Understanding the FIR Process for Online Harassment and Cyberstalking under the BNSS, 2023

Understanding the FIR Process for Online Harassment and Cyberstalking under the BNSS, 2023  Lisa Ghosh BBA LL.B. Student, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata    Introduction  The first Information Report is a document prepared by the police about the commission of a cognizable offence. When a cognizable offence is committed against any individual, then the victim of that offence […]

Honour Killing and Gender-Based Violence

    Submission type: Article   Title: Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan   Author: Saba Shah (Law Student)   University/College: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Law College affiliated with University of Sindh                                   Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in […]

Procedural Compliance for Search and Seizure under Section 105 BNSS: A Practical Audio-Video Recording Checklist for Police Officers and Defence Counsel

PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE FOR SEARCH AND SEIZURE UNDER SECTION 105 BNSS: A PRACTICAL AUDIO-VIDEO RECORDING CHECKLIST FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND DEFENCE COUNSEL A Critical Examination of Investigative Transparency, Procedural Safeguards, Digital Evidence Management, and the Evolving Standards of Fair Criminal Investigation. 1☆ ABSTRACT: India has updated its criminal justice system by replacing colonial-era laws with the […]

Filing maintenance under BNSS art 144

What is the Section 144 of the BNSS Section 144 BNSS primarily aims to safeguard the financial interests of family members who depend on others for support such as spouses, children, and parents. Under this law, a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class can order an individual with adequate resources to pay maintenance to dependents […]

How to File a Criminal Defamation Complaint under BNS and BNSS: A Practical Guide to Slander by a Competitor

Abstract In today’s competitive business environment, reputation is one of the most valuable commercial assets. It directly shapes public trust, customer confidence, and long term growth. False or misleading statements made by competitors can severely damage goodwill, especially when such content spreads rapidly across digital platforms and social media. To address this, the Bharatiya Nyaya […]

Descontructing Transit Bail under Section 482 BNSS: Statutory Requirements, Jurisdictional Challenges and Inter-State Arrest Protection Protocols

ABSTRACT The concept of transit bail occupies a significant position within India’s criminal justice system, particularly in cases involving inter-state arrests. It serves as a temporary judicial protection enabling an accused person to approach the court having competent jurisdiction without facing immediate arrest. Although the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has replaced the Code […]

Title: Digital Public Infrastructure in India: Transforming Governance and Service Delivery

Title: Digital Public Infrastructure in India: Transforming Governance and Service Delivery Introduction In the 21st Century, there has been an unprecedented use of digital technologies by states and public institutions in their operations. Across the globe, governments are increasingly dependent on digital means of improving administration, offering public services and inclusive development. Within this framework, […]