Criminal Law

The Quashing Power of the High Court under Section 528 BNSS

IntroductionUnderstanding its exerciseUnder 528 BNSS or Article 226 of Constitution of IndiaAt what stage the power of quashing may be…

9 months ago

Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat and Ors.(2025), The Conundrum Between Fundamental Rights and FIRs

Introduction         FactsIssueArgumentsAppellantRespondentJudgmentReasoningOn the question whether any offence is madeObligation to register FIRFIR registration in this caseStandard to be applied while ascertaining…

11 months ago

Legality and Admissibility of Narco Analysis Test: Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar(2025) Case Summary

Written by Astha Priya1 and Priyanshu Rani2 IntroductionFactsIssuesLegal provisions involvedConstitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act,  1872 Code of Criminal ProcedureJudgmentReasoning of…

12 months ago

Police Custody Beyond 15 Days Under BNSS: A Step Forward or Backward?

Written by Vinayak Manglik Abstract The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC),…

1 year ago

The Profound Impact of Satendra Kumar Antil v. CBI (2022) on Indian Bail Jurisprudence

Case Title: Satendra Kumar Antil v. CBI, (2022) 10 SSCC 51. Bench: J. Sanjay Kishan Kaul and J. M.M. Sundresh…

1 year ago

Padman Bibhar v. State of Odisha: Last Seen Theory cannot be sole basis of Conviction

IntroductionFacts of the caseIssueHeldReasoningConclusion Date of decision- 21 May 2025 Bench: Sanjay Karol J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra J. Introduction…

1 year ago

Abuse of Preventive Detention: Ameena Begum v. The State of Telangana & Ors.

Written by Vedant Pratap Singh Case TitleAmeena Begum v. The State of Telangana & Ors., 2023 INSC 788BenchBrief FactsProvisions InvolvedIssueArguments…

1 year ago

Inherent Powers of the High Court Under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Historical Context and Legislative ContinuityScope and Purpose of Section 528 BNSS.1. Securing the Ends of Justice2. Preventing Abuse of Process3.…

1 year ago

Principle of the rarest of rare cases vis-à-vis the Mercy petition in death sentences under Section 472 BNSS, 2023.

Written by Aadya Sachan This article deals with the principle of the rarest of rare cases vis-à-vis mercy petition in…

1 year ago

Section 17, Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law, The Bharitya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

17. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.— Nothing is an…

2 years ago