Mob Lynching

INTRODUCTION The English word “mob” refers to an unruly or chaotic crowd. Lynching, which imposes the death penalty without trial, is a term with American and Latin roots. This is known as mob lynching and occurs when an unruly mob kills or otherwise harms a criminal suspect. Such incidents have recently become commonplace in India,Read More

Critically examining the matter of skin to skin contact in POCSO cases

Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment Attorney General for India v. Satish and another put away the judgment of Bombay H.C. which held that skin-to-skin contact is an essential facet for a crime of sexual assault to be made out under the POCSO Act, 2012. The case emerged out of requestsRead More

Sex Education and India: With Reference to POCSO

Introduction When I explored this topic, a video appeared in the search results. It was a satirical video1. But I am more concerned with the letters on the blackboard in that video at 06:49. The phrase which was displayed was: “Sex is not a stigma, Ignorance is.” The phrase is eminently true of the situationRead More

Rights of Indian sex workers- Analyzing Budhadev Karmaskar v State of WB

Introduction A prostitute is a person who engages in sexual activity with customers in exchange for financial gain. Different countries and even different parts of the same country have different views on prostitution, which can range from being illegal to be legalized and even regulated in some cases. The rules apply the same to businessRead More

“Insanity Defence”: A Loophole for Criminals

INTRODUCTION According to the IPC, man’s relics are an integral part of the crime. However, these offenses fall under the general exceptions set out in Articles 76 to 106 of the Indian Penal Code, where there is no personal reason and the act is committed under clearly persuasive circumstances. As a result, perpetrators must beRead More

Crime and Society

Introduction It is crucial to understand both the terms, ‘crime’ and ‘society’ when we discuss crime and society. Because it is hard to comprehend crime without researching society as a whole, there is a relationship between criminology and sociology. The concept of deviation in society is where the idea of crime originates. Deviance entails defyingRead More

Sex work and activism in India

INTRODUCTION A person who works in prostitution is referred to as a prostitute or a sex worker. Prostitution is the practice or business where people participate in sexual behavior for payment. Prostitution can take place in a variety of settings, and its legal position varies from country to country as well as from region toRead More

Obscenity under Criminal Laws – Shifting Perspectives

Introduction We are living in the 21st century, in the era of developing thoughts and new cultures, with the people having new and old traditions which makes us a member of society. Someone or the entire society may feel uneasy when someone presents themselves or their job in an unusual way. But does the actionRead More

An Analysis of Feminist Criminology

INTRODUCTION The global crime rate increases day by day at a highly accelerated rate. Criminology is a science based on the understanding of crime, policy and social justice. In the sense of applying theoretical knowledge to practical experience, it strengthens the work of law in practical lives. Criminology examines various fields like the behaviour ofRead More