An Overview of Capital Punishment in India

The present article is written by Muskan Harlalka, a 2nd-year law student from the School of Law, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan. Introduction Punishment is a form of constraint used for the effective implementation of the law. It is based on the belief that a wrongdoer should suffer for his misdeeds andRead More

The Shortcoming of Rape Laws in India and a Need For Change

The Present article has been written by Gracy Singh, pursuing BA. LL.B.(Hons.)(2nd year) from Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan. INTRODUCTION India used to believe in the concepts like “Matri Devo Bhava” (the woman is revered to God), and “Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra, Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah” (Divinity blossom whereRead More

Accomplice Evidence in Sexual Offenses

The present article is written by Muskan Harlalka, a 2nd-year law student from the School of Law, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan. INTRODUCTION An accomplice is a person who intentionally and voluntarily aids another person in committing a crime and thus ends up becoming equally guilty for the crime.  The Indian EvidenceRead More

Speedy Trial In Rape Cases: Its Importance and Prevalent Loopholes

The present article has been written by Prateek Chandgothia, pursuing BA. LL.B. (1st year) from the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. India witnessed one of the gravest rape cases in December 2012 which shook the national capital and subsequently the whole of India. Wide-spread protests broke out through the country demanding the justiceRead More

Prevention of Corruption Act: A Brief Overview

This article is written by Sanjana Suman, a student of Amity Law School, Amity University Jharkhand Ranchi INTRODCUTION Initially, the Indian Penal Code dealt with bribery and corruption in situations involving public servants inside the Indian Justice System. However, it was recognised in the 1945s that the current law was insufficient to fulfill the needs,Read More