This article is written by Zeerak Jabeen of Central University of Kashmir, an intern under Legal Vihdiya “It is the job of the criminal justice system to ensure that the guilty are punished and the innocent are protected.” – Kofi Annan INTRODUCTION In criminal law, initiating criminal proceedings is critical Read more…
OVERVIEW FACTS: ISSUES RAISED: The main issues raised by the Apex court were – ARGUMENTS: Petitioner’s Arguments: Respondents’ Arguments: JUDGEMENT/ ANALYSIS Regarding the first issue, the court held that the state was obligated to produce the orders before the court. Due to non-compliance of the state with the court’s directions Read more…
ATTIQ-UR-REHMAN v. THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ANR IN SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Whether in the absence of the appointment of a Municipal Magistrate, a Metropolitan Magistrate can take cognizance and try an accused for commission of an offence punishable under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957? It was Read more…
Introduction Anticipatory bail, as the name suggests, is bail taken by a person apprehending arrest. It is a preventive relief which was not originally included in the Code. The provisions relating to anticipatory bail were introduced by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 after the 41st Law Commissions Read more…