A book that we absolutely need, though not necessarily a book that we deserve. We live in a world that is increasingly surrendering itself to a mind-numbing state of a willing suspension of disbelief. Where what we believe in is not based on the purifying streams of evidence and proof, (or enough evidence – at […]
*Law in 100 Words – important legal/litigation concepts/procedures/practices explained simply and in less than 100 words. We kick-off this column with a very important subject : Confronting a witness with documents during cross-examination Here goes: An element of ‘surprise’ is essential to a successful cross examination. To impeach the credibility of a witness or to […]
Guest post by the very bright Hamna Rehan (A student of law at Jamia Millia Islamia, interning at the Chambers of Bharat Chugh) “Honoring the presumption of innocence is often difficult; sometimes we must pay substantial social costs as a result of our commitment to the values we espouse. But at the end of the […]
First published at SCC Online Blog (Expert Column) here It is now well settled that compelling the taking of voice samples from an accused for the purpose of an investigation does not amount to a violation of Article 20(3) of the Constitution. In other words, seeking voice samples from an accused does not amount to […]
Always keen to work with bright young legal minds who are passionate about law and justice. BUT you’ll have to meet me half-way and give me a reason to want to know you. A reason to work and engage with you, and a reason to share the little that I know about law, and – […]
This column is based on talk delivered by Bharat at the National Police Academy to a batch of 132 IPS officers/probationers, currently on training, with the very able assistance of Abhijay Srekanth (4th year, Jindal Global Law School.) ** Multiple FIRs, Chargesheets, Joinder of Charges and Accused and Splitting of Trials is an area of […]
First published at : https://www.barandbench.com/columns/the-devils-dictionary-of-law The times are dreary and before you stop reading, my dear reader, let me assure you, this is not another article on ‘Law of Force Majeure’. Trust me, I’d never do this to you and I’d never lie to you! We are friends. Also, this is not an introduction or […]
Before making an attempt to understand how electronic evidence is treated in a court of law, it is essential to understand what is meant by the terms “electronic evidence” and “electronic record”. Once we establish that, we will see whether electronic records can be classified as “documents”? It is only after we have established these […]
Issues relating to Electronic Evidence What is an Electronic Record ? Types of Electronic Records. Is an Electronic Record a ‘document’ ? Is a ’Hard Drive’ a document ? Admissibility of Hard Disk Proof of Electronic Record. Section 65B of the Evidence Act Effect of use of Non Obstante Clause in S.65B(1); Conditions : Section […]
Bharat Chugh 