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MISTAKE OF LAW DEFENSE: A TOOL FOR SAVING INNOCENTS FROM INCARCERATION

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-Srinjoy Debnath INTRODUCTION             For an act to be criminal, a person should not only commit an offense but should also have mens rea or guilty mind; but what happens when someone commits an illegal act but did not have the knowledge that it was criminal or illegal? The maxim Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat which … Continue reading MISTAKE OF LAW DEFENSE: A TOOL FOR SAVING INNOCENTS FROM INCARCERATION

The state of undertrial incarceration in India

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-By Vidushi Gupta Introduction Prisons and correctional facilities are an essential component of the criminal justice system in India. However, very little attention is paid to the state of the Indian prison system. Particularly neglected is the group comprising undertrials within these prisons. The issue of undertrial prisoners in India first came to light in … Continue reading The state of undertrial incarceration in India