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This Article proposes to discuss the termination of a legal process in relation to an offence by virtue of settlement or otherwise between the parties to the dispute.

The enforcement system under the Companies Act 2013 (Act) has changed a lot over the past decade. Earlier even small procedural mistakes could lead to criminal charges.

The legal framework surrounding digital intermediaries in India is undergoing a significant transformation. Once safeguarded by the relatively broad protective ambit of Section 79 of the Information Technology...

The Bench comprising of Justice M. R. Shah and Justice A. S. Bopanna of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the judgement dated 29th May, 2019...

Our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest legal developments continues. This month, we provide comprehensive updates across a wide array of practice areas, ensuring you're well-versed in the ever-changing legal landscape.

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 formed the bedrock of India's criminal justice system.

This article is a brief outline of how and what happens once a crime takes place and how the investigation machinery leads the investigation under Cr.P.C and ultimately rests its case before the Judiciary...

Under Chapter XX-A, Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, any kind of violence or extortion against a woman by her husband or his relatives, is considered as "cruelty" towards her.

The COVID 19 pandemic has pushed the economy towards the brink of collapse.

On 25 September 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar (2025 INSC 1158), clarifying critical aspects of cheque dishonour prosecutions...

In India, blue-collar offences such as theft, robbery, burglary, assault, arson, are often treated as straightforward “police cases.” But such crimes heavily rely on forensic evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, ballistic analysis, and crime scene reconstruction to conclusively link physical evidence with accused persons, establish timelines, and disprove alibis.

In the present case, the Allahabad High Court passed an order directing the Director of Narcotic Controls Bureau (NCB) to pay a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- for wrongful confinement...

In Prabhakar Yeshwant Masram & Anr. v. Sou Tula Namdeorao Jaipurkar & Anr., 2026 INSC 724, the Supreme Court clarified the threshold for initiating proceedings under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (“CrPC”) for alleged false statements made in judicial proceedings. The Court held that a mere finding that a party has made a “wrong statement” is insufficient to initiate criminal proceedings. There must be material indicating a deliberate falsehood, and the Court must additionally be satisfied that initiating an inquiry is “expedient in the interests of justice.”

The legal systems across the globe have accepted the ideas of justice, fairness, equality, and reasonableness as the cornerstones of their nations.

The offence of money-laundering is a separate offence under section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA Act), which is punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA...

Continuing offence involves an offence committed over a prolonged period which constitutes a fresh offence every time or occasion on which it continues.

The purpose and goal of criminal procedure should be to strike a balance between the rights of the victim and the accused, while ensuring a transparent and fair investigation process. A well-documented procedure, more often than not, thwart malicious endeavors to abuse the law of the land.

FIR means ‘First Information Report.' FIR is the first document prepared in criminal proceedings. FIR is a document that places on record the victim's side of the story.