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The Supreme Court, in its landmark decision in Attorney General for India and Ors. v. Satish and Ors., has once again swung the pendulum in favour of protection of most vulnerable section of the society...

Freezing of bank accounts has emerged as one of the most frequently invoked investigative measures, particularly in cases involving cyber fraud, financial misappropriation and economic offences.

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is among the most stringent criminal statutes in India, aiming to curb the menace of drug trafficking and substance abuse. One of the most debated legal concepts under this Act is the idea of "possession" particularly the distinction between "conscious possession" and "mere presence" near narcotic substances.

A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India has recently clarified and elaborated the law on admissibility of digital evidence in judicial proceedings.

The inordinate delays in criminal trials have long been the bane of our society. With an aim to expedite the process, on February 23, 2024, three vital new laws were notified in India dealing with criminal justice, evidentiary standards and procedure in India, which were implemented with effect from July 1, 2024.

India is in the midst of an unprecedented regulatory overhaul. In the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament that commenced on December 4, 2023, 18 new laws...

Can the police arrest an accused merely because a private criminal complaint has been filed before a Magistrate? Is anticipatory bail necessary after receiving summons in a complaint case? These questions have long created uncertainty among litigants and legal practitioners, particularly in jurisdictions where anticipatory bail applications became routine immediately after the institution of complaint proceedings.

In the modern digital landscape, the internet has become a powerful platform for exercising the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression.

Let us first understand the word "execution". Execution is defined as the process where the implementation of the order or judgement passed by the court of justice.

A recurring problem arises in white-collar crime prosecutions. A person may first receive notices or summons from the ED, CBI, SFIO, EOW or another investigating agency. At that stage, the agency is investigating. A person may be called to answer questions, produce documents or explain transactions during the investigation. He cooperates, appears whenever called, and is consciously not arrested.

The term Anticipatory Bail Application (ABA) is nowhere defined in the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Cr.P.C), however the first mention of the said term can be seen in...

This insight contrasts violent crimes, which cause immediate physical harm, with economic crimes that subtly undermine societal trust and moral integrity.

Even as we celebrate 70 years of Independence, the women in our country are still not truly free and independent and continue to live under the realm of darkness and fear.

Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code is a critical legal provision aimed at safeguarding the dignity and modesty of women. It penalizes assault

Digital currency (in its varied forms) has recently gained immense traction in India as an alternative investment opportunity. Due to its secure nature based on blockchain technology...

The term "Murder" traces its origin form the Germanic word "morth" which means secret killing.

That is how, in a private complaint case, the accused will have two cross-examinations.