Exploring Section 311A of the CRPC: Arrest and Pre-trial Detention Possibilities

Author: Smita Kumari is a 2nd-Year student at Ram Briksh Benipuri Mahila College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Introduction On the court’s recommendation in the case of Ram Babu Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh, where the court thoroughly examined the necessity for enacting legislation along the lines of Section 5 of the Identification of Prisoners Act, Section...

Making Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Gender Neutral: A Critical Analysis[Ananya Soni* and Vyshnavi Praveen**]

Introduction Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) covers the concept of maintenance. The purpose of this statute is to provide a remedy against men who neglect or refuse to maintain their dependents, like their children, parents or wife. It is crucial to note that the provision for maintenance under the CrPC is...

The safety of women of our society is threatened by voyeurism and stalking[Aastha Sahu*]

Introduction If a woman is watched or her images are captured while engaging in a private act where she usually does not expect anyone to observe her then such an act is termed voyeurism. Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru topped the list of voyeurism-prone cities in India. According to the  NCRB Report 2020 India has seen...

Section 321 of CrPC and its Conundrum [Prakhar Bajpai* and Prakhar Singh**]

INTRODUCTION In criminology, an offence committed by a person is never directed at a specific person, but rather against the entire society (state). Therefore, the state itself is a party in Criminal matters. The prosecution of criminal cases is conducted by the PP on behalf of the State. Section 321 of the Criminal Procedural Code...

A Critical Study on Custodial Violence and Role of Magistrate[Visheshta Kalra* and Ritwik Prakash**]

Introduction Custodial violence and maltreatment of police power have arisen a significant issue of basic liberties concern and one of the root hindrances to a majority rules system and improvement of human prosperity in contemporary social orders. The term 'custodial brutality' incorporates a wide range of physical and mental torment caused upon an individual in...

The Prejudice of Section 18 and the Added New Wrinkle of Section 18 of SC & ST (Prevention of Attrocities) Act, 1989- Advocating the Overdue Justice [Favi Singla]

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." - Nelson Mandela. INTRODUCTION SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 has been quintessential for providing a shield for the oppressed castes of our society to safeguard their...