Research Zone
Victim-centric Measures In The Light Of New Criminal Laws
INTRODUCTION 1st of July 2024 ushered in a new era in the criminal justice system of India with the introduction of three new criminal laws namely- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Evidence Act, 1872 and Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 respectively. This
Trial In-absentia In Light Of New Criminal Laws
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the three New Criminal Laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharaitya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively. The term “in-absentia” is a Latin word meaning “in
Critical Analysis Section 8 Of Pocso Act
ABSTRACT This research paper critically analyses Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, focusing on its objectives, scope, punishment provisions, and the jurisprudential landscape shaped by relevant judgments. Section 8 (supra) addresses sexual assault perpetrated by individuals in positions of trust or authority towards minors, aiming to provide robust legal
The Concept Of Agency In Contract Law And Explanation Of Law Relating To Agency
ABSTRACT The concept of agency under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is pivotal in facilitating various commercial and legal transactions. An agency relationship is established when one party (the principal) confers authority upon another (the agent) to act on their behalf in legal affairs. This research paper elucidates the legal provisions, rights, and duties of
Comparative Analysis Of Juvenile Justice Systems Of India- An Adversarial System And Germany- An Inquisitorial System
“No civilized society regards children as accountable for their actions to the same extent as adults. The wisdom of protecting young children against the full rigour of the law is beyond argument. The difficulty lies in determining when and under what circumstances should it be removed.” – Professor Colin Howard ABSTRACT This research paper undertakes
New Hit-And-Run Law
Introduction The new hit-and-run law in India is a part of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, which establishes the punishment for ‘causing death by accident’. The new law imposes stricter punishments for those who run away from the hit-and-run accident scene. Section 106 is divided into two categories: According to the first category,