Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences
The Supreme Court of India clarified the handling of non-cognizable offences, emphasising legal safeguards to balance state authority and individual rights. Cognizable offences allow police…
Judiciary/Justice
Indian Courts Achieve Milestone in Case Disposals
Indian courts achieved a milestone by disposing of more cases than pending ones in 2024. District courts resolved over 13.4 million cases, leaving approximately 10.5…
Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024
The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024 aims to modernize the state’s prison system by replacing the colonial-era Prisons Act of 1894. It introduces…
Abetment of Suicide: Supreme Court’s Guidelines on Section 306 IPC Explained
The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized the need for careful and non-mechanical application of abetment of suicide charges under Section 306 of…
eCourts Mission Mode Project
The eCourts Mission Mode Project aims to modernize the Indian judiciary through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Initiated in 2011, Phase I focused on basic…
New Criminal Laws in India
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[Updated] Judicial Pendency/Backlogs in India – Causes, Impact and Way Forward
Judicial pendency in India remains a critical issue, with over 4.7 crore cases pending across various courts as of May 2022. Recent reports highlight …
India’s Rank in Rule of Law Index 2024
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Challenges of Extraditing Indian Criminals from Nepal
Indian criminals exploit the open India-Nepal border and Nepal’s weak legal system to avoid extradition. The outdated 1953 extradition treaty between the two countries has…
