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Difference Between Bailable And Non-Bailable Offences?

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Difference Between Bailable And Non-Bailable Offences

The Indian criminal justice system classifies offences into different categories based on their severity. One of the most important distinctions is between bailable and non-bailable offences, as defined under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)/Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). This classification directly affects whether an accused person can seek bail as a right …

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How To Defend Yourself In A False Rape Allegation Case?

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How To Defend Yourself In A False Rape Allegation Case?

India’s legal system takes rape accusations very seriously, offering strong protections for survivors. However, there have been cases where individuals, often men, face false rape allegations. Such accusations can shatter reputations, careers, and personal lives. If you or someone you know is facing such a situation, it is crucial to understand how to legally protect …

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Difference Between Police Complaint And Fir?

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Difference Between Police Complaint And Fir

The Indian criminal justice system follows a well-structured legal process, established by which laws are to be observed when handling any complaints of crime. At the heart of all these procedures, there are two very important terms in common speech: the Police Complaint and the First Information Report (FIR). They are often considered synonyms, but …

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How To Get Bail In Ipc Section 307/ Section 109 BNS (Attempt To Murder) Cases?

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How To Get Bail In Ipc Section 307 Section 109 BNS (Attempt To Murder) Cases

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 307/Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 109 deals with “Attempt to Murder”, a serious non-bailable offense punishable with death penalty (now provides for death or with imprisonment for life which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life). Securing bail under this section is challenging but possible. Courts consider …

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What Is A Zero Fir And How Can You File One?

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What Is A Zero Fir And How Can You File One

In India’s criminal justice system, the First Information Report (FIR) is the beginning of any criminal investigation. It is the first written record made by the police upon receiving information about the commission of a cognizable offence. However, victims often face unnecessary delays or refusals when attempting to lodge an FIR due to jurisdictional limitations. …

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Legal Rights Of Men In False Domestic Violence Cases?

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Legal Rights Of Men In False Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence is a harsh reality with which Indian society still finds itself trying to grapple. To protect women from abuse within domestic relationships, the parliament enacted the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA). While this law helps protect genuine victims, concerns have been raised about its misuse over the years by …

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What To Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You Online?

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What To Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You Online

Online blackmail is one of the fastest growing cybercrimes in India today. Every day, countless individuals face threats of their private images, videos, chats, or personal information being leaked online unless they pay money or comply with illegal demands. If you are facing such a situation, it is important to know that online blackmail is …

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How To File A Case Under Section IPC 498a/85 BNS?

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How To File A Case Under Section IPC 498a/85 BNS

Are you or someone you know facing cruelty or harassment from a husband or in-laws? In India, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)/Section 85 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) serves as a legal safeguard for married women subjected to cruelty in their matrimonial homes. Enacted in 1983 to lessen dowry-related abuse and domestic …

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