Category: Criminal Justice System
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Indian Extradition Law Demystified (Part 1)
In this column, I try and explain the basics of the Indian Extradition Law. A law that often proves to be as elusive as…
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The Passcode on your phone, the right to privacy and protection against self incrimination
An interesting guest post by the very talented Shreyash Sharma (4th Year, National Law University Odisha) & Gultash Guron (Final Year, Campus Law Centre…
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Law 101 : A Ready Reckoner on the Law of Bail
A brief overview of the law of bail, considerations for grant of bail, conditions that may be imposed while granting bail; guidelines governing exercise…
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A poem on the Juvenile (In)Justice Act….
Here’s a poem I wrote some years back on how retribution, penal populism and moral outrage are the prime features of our juvenile justice…
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Anticipatory Bail – whether for limited time, or not?
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it”1 “One ought not to make a bugbear of the power to…
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The Unconstitutional Vagueness Of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018’.
“What happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness…” Police Officer: “Hey, Mr.CEO, you’re under arrest! We’ve found that the website of your company displays….hmmm….what do you…
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Data Theft and Indian Criminal Law.
Data Theft and The Indian Criminal Law.[1] Thou shalt not steal (Data)[2] A woman with her computer can steal more than a hundred women…
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Understanding the Benami Law in India: Frequently Asked Questions
In the last few months, we have seen a major crackdown on Benami properties and their owners by the Government. Specialised Anti-Benami units have…
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Issues relating to Electronic Evidence – Admissibility, Section 65B certificate and other frequently asked questions.
Issues relating to Electronic Evidence What is an Electronic Record ? Types of Electronic Records. Is an Electronic Record a ‘document’ ? Is a…
