Rule of Double Jeopardy in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence.

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

Role of Indian Supreme Court in the Development of Bail Jurisprudence

Role of Indian Supreme Court in the Development of Bail Jurisprudence

Introduction:                                                       “Bail is the rule and Jail is an Exception.”[1]                                                                 -Justice Krishna Iyer in State of Rajasthan vs.Balchand. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure Code , 1973 (“CrPC“)there are certain provisions enumerated that provide statutory rights to a detained person or person who is apprehending detention. Among such rights, one right is known … Read more