Criminal Law

Understanding Conscious Possession: A Key Element in Establishing Guilt under the Arms Act – Insights from Delhi HC’s FIR Quash Decision in Namanpret S Dhillon v. State (IGI Airport case)”

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Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court recently quashed an FIR registered against a US citizen at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for possessing live ammunition without a valid license. Justice Jasmeet Singh, presiding over the case, emphasized that ‘conscious possession’ stands as a vital element in determining guilt for … Read more

An Analysis of Shreya Singhal’s Case with Respect to Contemporary Developments

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Analysis of Shreya Singhal Case with respect to recent developments

Introduction: On March 24, 2015, the Supreme Court in Shreya Singhal versus Union of India[1] famously struck down Section 66A (punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service, etc.) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (‘IT Act’) as unconstitutional for its disproportionate impact on the right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. … Read more

Rule of Double Jeopardy in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence.

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Rule of Double Jeopardy in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence

Introduction: Criminal law serves the purpose of maintaining law and order by providing predictability. It protects individual rights. Criminal law makes it possible to resolve conflicts and disputes between quarreling citizens. It provides a peaceful, orderly way to handle grievances. It also provides protection, to society from criminals, who inflict harms to others. For this … Read more