Criminal Law

Section 176: Procedure of Investigation for Cognizable Offence

Bare text of Section 176 BNSSProcedure of investigation in cognizable casesReason to suspectMeaning of forthwith in Section 176Exceptions to the…

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Section 175 BNSS: Investigation Power of Police Officer in Cognizable Cases

Investigation Power of Police Officer in Cognizable CasesCommentsWithout the Order of a MagistrateImmunity given to Police OfficerMagistrate can order InvestigationInvestigation…

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Section 174 BNSS: Investigation and registration of non-cognizable offence given to the Police Station

Section 174, BNSS bare text: 174. Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.—(1) When information is given…

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Concept of Zero FIR under Criminal Law: Section 173 BNSS

What is a zero FIR?Rationale behind zero FIRRecommendation of Justice Verma Committee (2012)Zero FIR under Cr.P.CZero FIR under BNSSConclusion What…

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Section 482: The Concept of Anticipatory Bail under BNSS

Bare provision of Section 482 : Anticipatory BailPurpose of Anticipatory BailThe concept of Anticipatory BailReason to believeAccusation of non-bailable natureDiscretion…

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Maintenance Procedure, Alteration and Enforcement under S. 145, 146 and 147 BNSS

Section 145. ProcedureEnforcement and Alteration of Maintenance order under BNSSSection 146. Alteration in allowanceInterpretation of ‘Change in circumstance’:Cancellation of maintenanceSection…

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Maintenance Law under Section 144 BNSS

IntroductionPurpose of Section 144 BNSSBeneficiaries eligible to claim Maintenance ‘Unable to maintain herself’ Judicial Interpretation Who can pass the order of maintenance?Distress…

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Section 479 BNSS: Maximum Period for which under trial prisoner can be detained

IntroductionSection 479 of BNSS:Release of a person under Section 479 BNSS is subject to Judicial DiscretionSection 479 BNSS is applicable…

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Section 478 BNSS: Bail in Bailable Cases

Section 478 of BNSS:No discretion of the court in bailable casesNo cancellation of bail under Section 478 or notice to…

3 months ago

Is It Mandatory to Provide the Grounds of Arrest in Writing? Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra and Anr. (2025)

Case Title: Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.IntroductionFactsIssueArguments by AppellantsArguments by RespondentAmicus CuriaeCourt’s AnalysisImpact of arrest on…

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