IPC PROVISIONS FOR THE OFFENSES AGAINST THE SOCIETY AT LARGE

S.no Contents 1. Introduction 2. How crime is defined by society? 3. Analysis of crimes against the society 4. Recent developments 5. Conclusion Introduction A crime committed against society at large that puts society’s safety at risk is known as public tranquillity or offense against society. It is not necessary that an actual offence isRead More

Sunil Bharti Mittal v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Case Number Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2015 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 2961 of 2013), Criminal Appeal No. 35 of 2015 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 3161 of 2013) and Criminal Appeal Nos. 36-37 of 2015 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 3326-3327 of 2013) CitationRead More

A study on the derivative responsibility principle in India

Introduction Through the judicial system or legal framework, the law is tasked with punishing those who facilitate the commission of a crime and those who commit the crime. The entire process involves several procedures, from filing a complaint to passing a judgement in a court of law. Each of these procedures involves a myriad ofRead More

A study on the recent Crime Report of 2021 by the NCRB

Introduction Recording events during a nation’s history is crucial in analyzing the circumstances and enforcing appropriate legislation. It enables lawmakers to grasp the current needs of society, based on which they can draft applicable laws and rules. Crime is a result of a complex combination of many volatile variables. By using the sciences of criminologyRead More

Critical Analysis of Revision of order passed under Section 156(3) CrPC

Introduction Criminal procedural law, in general, kick starts with the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by the complainant, with the police having jurisdiction over the place of the offence. As opposed to the civil procedure wherein there is no involvement of this institution of police, in criminal law jurisprudence, they do not justRead More

Close-in-age Exemptions in India

INTRODUCTION Consent is a nuanced concept, especially when viewed in the context of adolescents, and when the question arises: at what age can one be entirely in the hold of their faculties to be capable of consenting to sexual relations? According to Explanation 2 of Section 375, Indian Penal Code, consent regarding sexual relations hasRead More

Plea Bargaining in India

When discussing the idea of plea bargaining, the adage “Justice delayed is justice denied” has the utmost weight. Although the quantity of court cases pending is astounding, people have come to accept it as routine. Because individuals have begun to accept this as their fate, these startling statistics are no longer shocking. Since the startRead More

The Criminology Of The Future: How Science Helps In Crime Investigation

“Time is what you lack in any study. Evidence disappears one hour at a time. People and the environment can damage crime scenes. Things are shuffled, relocated, changed, and smeared. Organisms decay. Contaminants and dust are blown by the wind. Memories deteriorate with time. You go further from the problem as you get away fromRead More

The theory of broken windows

Theory of Broken Windows  Article 38 of the Constitution of India makes provisions for making India a welfare state. The social and economic development of the country is the basic function of the welfare state. The social structure and economy will collapse if the crime rate is not checked. Hence, the welfare state becomes aRead More