Indian Penal Code 1860

2nd Jun, 2015

Freedom of speech and expression not absolute in the context of obscenity #indianlaws

Considering matter from the point of obscenity, contemporary community standards test is the main criterion and it has to be appreciated on the foundation of modern perception, regard being had to the criterion that develops […]
22nd Apr, 2015

Supreme Court comes down heavily against abuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code

A tendency has, however, developed for roping in all relations of the in-laws of the deceased wives in the matters of dowry deaths which, if not discouraged, is likely to affect the case of the prosecution even […]
10th Apr, 2015

Sentence in a criminal proceedings has to be fair to accused, victim and society

It is the duty of the Court to award just sentence to a convict against whom charge is proved. While every mitigating or aggravating circumstance may be given due weight, mechanical reduction of sentence to […]
1st Feb, 2015

Victim’s plight cannot be ignored even when a crime goes unpunished for want of adequate evidence

Order of sentence in a criminal case needs due application of mind. The Court has to give attention not only to the nature of crime, prescribed sentence, mitigating and aggravating circumstances to strike just balance […]
10th Jul, 2014

Arrest in dowry cases should not be an automatic outcome of complaint #indianlaws

Supreme Court in a recent judgement made arrest difficult in the matrimonial disputes to avoid abuse of penal provisions under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act
9th Mar, 2014

Can a Hindu Husband marry for the second time by embracing Islam? #indianlaws #marriagelaws

The second marriage of a Hindu husband after his conversion to Islam is a void marriage in terms of Section 494 IPC.
1st Jul, 2013

Rule of Criminal liability against vicarious liability – Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Rule of Criminal liability against vicarious liability  – Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 it is only drawer of the cheque who can be prosecuted