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A Case against Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders

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-By Rajashri Seal Introduction Recently, a post on the blog argued in favour of chemical castration laws by hailing chemical castration as an effective and constitutionally sound measure against curbing rape, especially when such procedure is carried out with the consent of the sex offender. In the recent past, there has been a clamour for … Continue reading A Case against Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders

An Argument for the ‘Fruit of the Poisonous Tree’ Doctrine

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-By Shuchi Agrawal Introduction The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 does not forbid the examination of illegally collected evidence by the Courts, if it is relevant or establishes guilt or innocence. However, Indian courts have had conflicting opinions on the admissibility and evidence value of illegally collected evidence. Two major doctrines related to this conflict … Continue reading An Argument for the ‘Fruit of the Poisonous Tree’ Doctrine