Indian Evidence Act
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Burden to prove dishonest damage to electric meter is for electricity theft, is on the prosecution: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
Delhi High Court has held that the burden to prove that a person has ‘dishonestly’ damaged an electric meter to commit electricity theft is on the prosecution.
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SC dismisses PIL against new criminal laws
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against new criminal laws replacing British-era codes, set for July 1, 2024 implementation.
Legislative Corner
India's new criminal laws to be in force from July 1 this year, Centre notifies
The Centre has notified for India's new criminal laws to be in force from July 1 this year.
Judiciary
This judge of Madras HC will not refer to IPC by its new name
A Madras HC judge said that he would continue to refer to IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, by their original names as he doesn’t know Hindi.
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New Criminal Laws: How the large-scale changes will impact Police, Lawyers and Judges
The new changes in the criminal justice system have a lot of good, pro-citizen provisions. At the same time, how these changes will impact the work process of police, lawyers, and judges, watch this d...
New Bills on IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be introduced
Union government withdraws three bills aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act 1872. New versions of the bills, incorporating recommenda...
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'Husband couldn't explain poison in wife's body,' Supreme Court upholds conviction for murder [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of husband unable to explain poison in wife's body. Case underscores the importance of sensitivity in crimes against women. Details on Section 106 of the Indian...
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