Central Jails in Delhi witnessed the deaths of 32 inmates in 2020 as per the data received by LiveLaw through applications filed under the Right To Information Act. This figure reflects the data from 14 out of 16 central jails … Continue reading Custodial Deaths In Delhi Prisons: High Rate of Suicide, Inquests Delayed Due To Lockdown
An order passed by Judicial Magistrate under Section 156(3) of CrPC[i] directing investigation was set aside by the J&K High Court yesterday on the ground that Section 156(3) of CrPC can’t be used at Post-Cognizance Stage. The High Court went … Continue reading Scope of Section 156(3) CrPC Curtailed – Analyzing the Order of J&K High Court
Introduction Recently the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Vinod Kumar Garg (S) v. State (Government Of National Capital Territory Of Delhi), took into consideration the previously decided cases on the matter and held that, once it is proved … Continue reading Guilty until proven innocent?: A critical analysis of Section 20 of Prevention of Corruption Act
Investigation on an inquiry under Section 174 of the Code is distinct from the investigation as contemplated under Section 154 of the Code relating to commission of a cognizable offence. In the present case, the Mumbai Police has done nothing … Continue reading Understanding Inquest and its Procedure
“When truth meets sunshine, justice will not prevail on the living alone but after Life’s fitful fever, now the departed will also sleep well. Satyameva Jayate.“ Today, we saw the much awaited Judgement in Rhea Chakraborty’s case being pronounced by … Continue reading No Transfer of Investigation under Section 406 CrPC; CBI Investigation need of the Hour – Understanding the Rhea Chakraborty’s Case
The death mystery of Sushant Singh coupled with Supreme Court reserving its order in case of Rhea Charkraborty vs State of Bihar regarding transfer of investigation from Bihar to Maharashtra and competence of CBI to take up investigation has given … Continue reading Supreme Court unlikely to help Rhea Chakraborty – Understanding the Role of Courts during Investigation
