Tag: #Crpc

Relevancy of Medical and Forensic Evidences in Sexual Offences – An Analysis

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-By Muskan Jhunjhunwala Introduction Sexual offences, in a general sense, are a rigorous attack on the body, particularly the molestation of genitals without the sufferer’s consent. It tends to outrage the dignity, self-respect and modesty of the victim and in its true sense is an attack on bodily integrity. Rape, in India, is considered a … Continue reading Relevancy of Medical and Forensic Evidences in Sexual Offences – An Analysis

Munawar Faruqui is not an Exception: Systemic Malaise in Bail Hearings

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-By Abhinav Sekhri Munawar Faruqui might have been about to crack a joke, but he was arrested by Madhya Pradesh police before he could do that. A case was registered against him which invoked offences such as Section 295-A IPC that are cognizable and non-bailable (more on that later). One court has dismissed his bail as well … Continue reading Munawar Faruqui is not an Exception: Systemic Malaise in Bail Hearings

Need for Application of Judicial Mind in Granting Remand: Discerning the Nexus between Remand Periods and Media Pressure

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-By Tanmay Gupta and Yashasvi Raj Introduction  As per Section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (“Code”), an accused can be remanded for a maximum period of fifteen days at a time, up to ninety days. Conventionally, since the first day is included in the 24-hour production before the Magistrate, in practice, the maximum … Continue reading Need for Application of Judicial Mind in Granting Remand: Discerning the Nexus between Remand Periods and Media Pressure