How To File Criminal Complaint Case?

Introduction: India has a well established and constitutional framework for criminal trials. Criminal law is basically ruled by 1) Indian Penal Code, 1960 2) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(Cr.P.C 3) The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IFA) Criminal Procedure Code …

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When Should Maintenance Order be Altered?

Introduction: In India, besides the Personal law, Part IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) also consists of provisions w.r.t the concept of Maintenance. Section 125 to 128 comprehensively talks about a remedy (that is of maintenance) in …

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Who Can Arrest under CrPC?

INTRODUCTION The Law of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is intended to provide a mechanism for the enforcement of criminal law. Chapter V of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the arrest of persons under sections 41 to 60. Empty threats don’t deter …

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When Can A Bail Get Cancelled?

There are two types of offences (i) Bailable offence, in this type of offence bail can be granted to the accused (ii) Non-Bailable offence, in this type of offence bail cannot be granted to the accused. Meaning of Bail “Bail …

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Can The Anticipatory Bail Be Cancelled?

Introduction: An offence is defined as an act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force[1]. The offence can be further classified in a bailable and non-bailable offence where bailable offence meaning thereby an offence …

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The Three Types of Plea Bargaining

Introduction: The word ‘plea’ literally means, to appeal or request, and the word ‘bargain’ refers to negotiating and coming to an agreement. ‘Plea bargaining’ is a formal term used in law, to describe the process of negotiation that is carried …

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What Is A First Information Report (FIR)?

First Information Report, abbreviated FIR, is a written document recording the instance of the commission of a cognisable crime. The FIR is recorded by the police as and when they receive the information and any action by the law enforcement …

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What are the Seven Stages of Criminal Trial?

INTRODUCTION: The code of criminal procedure, 1973 is a procedural branch of law. The code of criminal procedure, 1973 basically deals with the rules and procedure to be followed while dealing with criminal cases in India. The jurisprudential essence of …

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What Is The Time Limit For Filing An FIR?

The primary objective of filing an FIR is to initiate criminal law and not to tell the details from minute to minute1. A First Information Report is the 1st move in the police recorded criminal case and includes the common …

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