The offences pertaining to the Army, Navy and Air Force are dealt with in Chapter 7 which extends from Section 131 – 140 that mainly discuss the offences related to abetment of breach of military laws and harbouring of offenders against that law. Before delving into the discussion it is worthwhile to note that any breach or such… Read More »
Chapter XI of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with Offences related to Elections which comprises of Section 171A to 171E. This chapter was added by the virtue of Indian Elections Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920. The addition was made citing the restricted participation allowed to the Indians in government by the British ruled Government. The provisions laid… Read More »
Under English law conspiracy is said to be committed if two or more person agrees together to do something contrary to law, or wrongful and harmful towards another person, or to use unlawful means in the carrying out of an object not otherwise unlawful, the persons who agree commit the crime of conspiracy. A criminal conspiracy is the… Read More »
The intention coupled with some overt act to achieve that intention amounts to crime as it is an attempt to commit a crime. An attempt is known as preliminary crime or inchoate crime as it is something which is not yet complete. So the answer to our earlier question, i.e., even if the crime is not completely committed… Read More »
This article seeks to analyse whether the judiciary is defeated at the hands of COVID–19. Firstly, the article looks at what is happening internationally (Malaysia and New Zealand). Secondly, the article examines whether the lockdown has caused the courts to close and lastly, the article understands the actions of the Apex Court. The article then concludes that the… Read More »
This article titled “Introduction to Company Law: Meaning, Nature and Characteristics” deals with an overview of Company Law and it also discusses the distinction between Company and Partnership; Company and Hindu Undivided Family Business. Introduction The concept of ‘Company’ or ‘Corporation’ in business is not new but was dealt with, in 4th century BC itself during ‘Arthashastra’ days.… Read More »
A very minute confusion always exists in the mind of people (including lawyers) with respect to the difference between judgment and decree. This article shall analyse the meaning and procedure of judgment and decree under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. It shall further explain the difference between judgment and decree. Introduction Section 2 (2) of the Code… Read More »
Chapter VI of the Indian Penal Code contains a provision related to offences against the state like Waging War, Assault, Escape and Sedition. This chapter corresponds to the law in England dealing with high treason. This particular chapter presumes that all the citizens of a country are its subjects and are obligated to be loyal and respect its… Read More »
This article deals with Defamation: Meaning, Explanation and Exception under the Indian Penal Code. Indian Penal Code has provisions to punish offenders for committing defamation against the state under Section 124A and defamation of class contained in Section 153. I. Defamation – Definition and Meaning Law provides safeguards for a person’s reputation similar to the protection it provides… Read More »
Offences related to marriage are dealt with in Chapter XX, IPC. The offences enumerated (Invalid Marriage, Bigamy, Elopement etc.) in this chapter are in one way or the other related to infidelity in the institution of marriage. The Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Act, 1983 inserted Chapter XX-A which contained Section 498A that dealt with cruelty meted out to… Read More »
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