Section 144 Cr.P.C. — Part VI: Continuity and Change (1941 to 1950)

By Abhinav Sekhri (This is the sixth post in a multi-part series. The earlier posts can be accessed here) The two previous posts in this series charted the slow but determined emergence of Section 144, in what was the Criminal Procedure Code of 1898, as an integral part of the toolkit of repressive laws that was … Continue reading Section 144 Cr.P.C. — Part VI: Continuity and Change (1941 to 1950)

Sentencing Policy of India: A Critical Analysis and Suggestions [Part II]

By Shivam Mishra and Dharmesh Basedia In the concluding part of the bipartite blog series, the authors continue their discussion on the undesirable effect of Indian sentencing policy in the constitutional touchstone. An imperative analysis of the Constitutional touchstone has been followed by suggestions including the adaption of measures enshrined under the Coroners and Justice … Continue reading Sentencing Policy of India: A Critical Analysis and Suggestions [Part II]