23 hours ago · The Indian Penal Code (IPC) establishes a structured framework of punishments aimed at achieving various objectives of criminal justice, including deterrence, retribution, and reformation. This article examines the different types of punishments prescribed under Indian penal law and analyzes ...

20 hours ago · Fine, as a form of punishment under Indian Penal Law, is a pecuniary penalty imposed by the court upon conviction of an offender. It is one of the recognized punishments under Section 53 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), alongside death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment (rigorous or simple), and forfeiture of property.

21 hours ago · Summary punishment, commonly referred to as "summary trials," is a procedural mechanism under Indian criminal law designed for the swift and efficient disposal of certain minor offences. Governed primarily by Sections 260 to 265 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), summary trials aim to ...

2 days ago · Victim compensation is a critical aspect of the criminal justice system, aimed at providing financial relief and rehabilitation to individuals who suffer harm due to criminal acts. Over the years, the Indian legal framework has evolved to recognize the rights of victims and ensure their access to ...

5 days ago · The Mathura case is significant for establishing the principle that consent to sexual intercourse must be clear and voluntary. The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of two police officers who had raped a minor girl, Mathura, emphasizing that the absence of physical resistance does not imply consent.

22 hours ago · In a country where over 75% of the prison population comprises undertrial prisoners and prisons operate at 118% capacity, the Supreme Court of India has emerged as a critical guardian of liberty, consistently working to address the systemic crisis of undertrial detention. Through landmark judgments ...

2 days ago · Courts could order compensation to victims from fines imposed on offenders. Compensation covered litigation costs, damages, or losses caused by the offence. Limited to cases where the offender was convicted. Compensation was contingent on conviction or court recommendation. Delays in disbursement ...

Feb 13, 2025 · In India, individuals whose human rights have been violated have several avenues for legal recourse under constitutional law, statutory law, and tort law. The Indian judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, plays a significant role in protecting these rights through its judgments and proactive ...

2 days ago · Section 53 IPC: This section categorizes punishments under the IPC, including "imprisonment for life." Life imprisonment is defined as incarceration until the convict's death unless commuted by the appropriate government. Section 55 IPC: Allows the appropriate government to commute a life sentence ...

Aug 27, 2024 · 2) Supreme Court directs all courts to append a coversheet to judgment informing the convict about availability of free legal aid facilities for pursuing higher remedies while furnishing copy of judgment of conviction/dismissal/reversal of acquittal/dismissal of bail …