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Understanding the Legality of AFSPA: Naga People Movement Of Human Rights v/s...

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The Supreme Court held that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is constitutionally valid. Parliament is competent to enact this Act in view of Entry 1 of the State List and Article 2...

Ramifications of Making False Rape Allegations Against an Individual

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The act of filing a false rape accusation can lead to significant and extensive repercussions, affecting not only the accused individual but also society as a whole. Firstly, it is essential...

Challenges and Misuse of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 & Sec...

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The SC/ST Act, or the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was legislated to counteract the longstanding injustices and prejudice experienced by underpriv...

Relationship Between FIR And Case Diary

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The relationship between the First Information Report (FIR) and the Case Diary in the legal system is crucial to comprehending the process of criminal investigation and trial. These documents p...

Qualities Of A Good Charge Sheet

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A charge sheet is a legal document that summarizes the criminal charges filed against a person by law enforcement or prosecutors. It formally accuses the individual of specific offenses, provid...

Disposal of Arrest Warrant Without Execution

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The termination of an arrest warrant without its execution refers to the legal procedure that cancels or withdraws a court-issued warrant before the named individual is apprehended or arrested....

Analysis Of Extra Judicial Killing In India: Injustice Done In Name Of Instan...

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This article delves into one of the most pressing and alarming issues of our time: extrajudicial killings. It delves into the historical roots of these killings, seeking to pinpoint their origi...

Issuance of Arrest Warrant Against Witness

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A warrant of arrest or arrest warrant is a document issued by a court or magistrate on the state's behalf that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest, detain, or search and seize a perso...

Quashing of FIR: When Law's Logic Meets the Absurd

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The High Court is required to follow the settled principle of law that, at the stage of quashing an FIR or complaint, it is not justified in embarking upon an inquiry into the probability, reli...

Witness Eligibility Criteria in Legal Proceedings

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Under Section 118 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, all individuals are eligible to provide testimony unless the court finds that they are unable to comprehend the questions posed to them or pr...