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8 years since “Arnesh Kumar Guidelines” what has changed ?

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- Prakhar Bajpai Arnesh Kumar serves to be the landmark judgement in the judicial history of India. The Supreme Court in this judgment made it clear that police must follow the “investigate first and then arrest” doctrine in the cases that are registered under section 498-A. The offence registered under Section 498-A of Indian Penal … Continue reading 8 years since “Arnesh Kumar Guidelines” what has changed ?

Repeated Refusal of Wife: A Mitigating Factor?

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By- Oshi Priya Introduction India reports the highest number of acid attacks in the world with the least number of convictions. The graph of crime against women has seen an exponential rise in the past century. Acid attack, though not gender-specific, yet targets women in most of the cases. This crime is often used as an … Continue reading Repeated Refusal of Wife: A Mitigating Factor?