Judicial Discretion at the Intersection of Liberty and Process: A Treatise on Supreme Court Jurisprudence Regarding Anticipatory Bail During Pending Non-Bailable Warrants
1. Introduction: The Dialectics of Personal Liberty and Sovereign Compulsion The administration of criminal justice in India rests upon a delicate equilibrium between two competing
Victim Rights and Freedom of Expression: Contemporary Developments in Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Law
Introduction The legal landscape of June 2025 has been marked by two significant judicial pronouncements that have profound implications for the understanding of victim rights in c
Supreme Court Ruling on Alteration of Charges: Ensuring Fair Trial Procedures
Introduction In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that any alteration of charges during a trial must be accompanied by opportunities for the parties to re
Manipur High Court’s Interpretation of Section 43 NDPS Act in ‘Chance Recovery’ Cases
Introduction The Manipur High Court recently ruled on the applicability of Section 43 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) in cases of chance reco
Additional Documents at the Stage of Framing Charges or Discharge Applications: A Legal Analysis
Introduction The consideration of additional documents at the stage of framing charges or discharge applications is a critical aspect of criminal procedure. This article delves int
Supreme Court Ruling on Enforcement Directorate Powers: Restricting Arrests After Cognizance Under PMLA
Introduction The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 remains one of India’s most stringent legislative instruments designed to combat financial crimes and money launderi
Summons, Warrant and Sessions Cases in Indian Criminal Law
Introduction The Indian criminal justice system operates through a well-structured procedural framework established under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). This framewor
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