Filing a Private Complaint under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 Under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 , individuals can file a private complaint in situations where they believe a criminal offense has occurred, but the police…
1. What Are Legal Maxims? Legal maxims are established principles or rules that summarize the intent of laws and provide guidance in legal interpretation. They are often phrased in Latin and are used worldwide in various legal systems, especially…
Case Background In Saroj & Ors. vs. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. , the claimants sought compensation after the death of a family member in a road accident. Initially, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded compensation based o…
This case, decided by the Supreme Court of India, addresses the important issue of prisoners' rights, focusing on inhumane prison conditions, overcrowding, and the right to free legal aid. The judgment reaffirms several constitutional an…
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Vishwajeet Kerba Masalkar v. State of Maharashtra , Criminal Appeal No. 213 of 2020, dealt with a complex murder case involving circumstantial evidence. The judgment, delivered on October 17, 2024, h…
