The author of this post is Tripti Bhushan, Teaching and Research for Intellectual Pursuit (TRIPS)Fellow & Academic Tutor at O.P Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana & Mr. Abhijit Umesh Saste, Lecturer at O.P Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana
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The Criminal and Constitutional Law Blog publishes articles and case commentaries focusing on criminal law and constitutional issues in India. Topics include procedural aspects like false confessions and anticipatory bail, substantive criminal law issues such as the criminalization of marital rape, and critiques of legal practices including parole and furlough misuse. The blog also analyzes significant Supreme Court rulings affecting military service and gender discrimination. It addresses the intersection of law with social justice concerns, evidentiary standards, and human rights protections within the Indian legal framework. The content is authored by legal academics, practitioners, and students, reflecting diverse perspectives on contemporary legal challenges.
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CASE COMMENTARY: LT COL. NITISHA V. UNION OF INDIA
The authors of this post are Diya Agrawal & Muskan Pamnani , students at National Law University, Delhi and Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
Introduction
In February 2020 the Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC) of India in the case…
THE CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE IN INDIA: A CONDITIO SINE QUA NON
The author of this post is Ms. Divyashri Puri, Advocate, Bar Council of India; Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Research at Chambers of Justice Ajay Tewari, High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Introduction
THE MISUSE OF PAROLE & FURLOUGH: AN OVERVIEW
The author of this post is Ms. Mili Gupta, LLM Candidate at Institute of Law, Nirma University.
Introduction
Parole, often known as Furlough, is the provisional discharge of a convict prior to the completion of his/her term of imprisonment. The…
A Conundrum of Personal Liberty – Transit Anticipatory Bail
The author of this post is Mr. Mohit Kandpal, student at National Law University, Orrisa.
Introduction
For the past sometimes, we have witnessed plenty of activism regarding the content over the internet. Be it the people getting offended over Tandav…
WHETHER THE GNCTD (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2021 IS CONSTITUTIONALLY VALID?
The author of this post is Mr. Lalit Ajmani , Advocate at practising at Delhi High Court and District Courts.
People vote to be administered and being led by the government of their choice, and that is one of the…
National Anthem Case with reference to recent ruling of Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The author of this post is Mridull Thaplu, a student of Law at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
Introduction
Over time, there always has been a controversy in Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour…
VICTIM COMPENSATION SCHEME AND THE ROLE OF LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION
The author of this post is Ekta Chandrakar , Alumni- HNLU Raipur and currently pursuing LLM from Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
Introduction
The objective of any criminal justice system is to protect people’s rights and society from criminals by punishing…
Analysing the dismissal of Sachin Waze: A case of Unwarranted Invocation of Article 311(2) Proviso 2 of Constitution of India
The author of this post is Akshay Singh , student of Law at RGNUL, Punjab
A threat letter, 20 explosive gelatin sticks, and an unclaimed SUV car found outside the house of India’s richest man culminated in the arrest of…
Is India moving towards the path of Judicialization of Mega-Politics?
The author(s) of this post are Priyansh Agarwal & Komal Agrawal , student of Law at JGLS, Sonipat and LLM Graduate from Gujarat National Law University respectively.
To begin with, we need to determine and understand the meaning of the…