Category: Evidence Law
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Voice Samples in Criminal Investigations and Legal/Constitutional Issues that remain
First published at SCC Online Blog (Expert Column) here It is now well settled that compelling the taking of voice samples from an accused…
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Committed a crime? Now, face(scan) the consequences! The law against self-incrimination and locked smartphones.
By Bharat Chugh. [1] First published one SCC Online Blog here. On the legality of compelling an accused to disclose his smartphone/laptop password, or open…
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Q. What is the difference between ‘exhibition’ of documents and ‘marking of documents’ IN EVIDENCE?
Not much of a difference. Frankly, there has been much ado about nothing. The general belief is that a document which is given an…
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‘Promissory Estoppel’ and ‘Legitimate Expectations’ : Same wine in different bottles?
Well, they are not. Supreme Court says so in the very lucidly written – State of Jharkhand & Ors v. Brahmputra Mettalics Ltd. Ranchi…
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Who really is a “police officer?”. A quick case comment on the Supreme Court decision in Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2020 SCC OnLine SC 882)
Isn’t it too late in the day to be deciding this, you ask? Shouldn’t something like this – which goes to the very basics…
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Phone-tapping and Recording of a Phone conversation: Is it legal and admissible?
First published on LiveLaw at : https://www.livelaw.in/phone-tapping-and-recording-of-a-phone-conversation-by-a-private-party-issues-relating-to-legality-and-admissibility/ “Who are you? Why do you hide in the darkness and listen to my private thoughts?” William…
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An A to Z guide to the new, time-less and important in law
Why an A to Z list of law/legal concepts/judgments etc.? As somebody wise said: A rear-view mirror is the best kind of crystal ball.…
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Rethinking ‘Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine’: Admissibility of Illegally Obtained Evidence
“If I want to deprive you of your watch, I shall certainly have to fight for it; if I want to buy your watch,…
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Law 101 # A Primer On Electronic Evidence
Before making an attempt to understand how electronic evidence is treated in a court of law, it is essential to understand what is meant…
