Facts of the Case ‘X’ was charged with the murder of his wife. Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered to Support Case Proceedings and […]
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A prostitute was murdered while she was asleep at her home by slitting the throat with a razor She was taken to hospital where her mother, surgeon and Magistrate put questions to her about the identity of the accused. She was unable to speak because of the injury to the throat but was in a position to respond by signs or gestures of her hand. She made a negative sign when some names were mentioned, but made a positive sign when the name of accused was mentioned. Later she died. Discuss the evidentiary value of the signs and gestures made by her.
Facts of the Case A woman, who was a prostitute by profession, was attacked in her house while she was asleep. Her throat was slit […]
Importance of Dying Declaration in the Law of Evidence In criminal jurisprudence, especially in cases of homicide, dowry death, and grievous assault, the statement made […]
“Oral evidence must, in all cases whatever, be direct. “Explain and state the exception to this Rule.
Understanding Oral Evidence Oral evidence is the spoken testimony given by witnesses in court regarding facts relevant to a case. Under Section 60 of the […]
Define and distinguish “Admission” and “Confession”.
Understanding Statements Against Interest in Evidence Law In legal proceedings, the truthfulness of facts often depends on the statements made by the parties. The Indian […]
Explain the different kinds of Expert’s Opinion and their Admissibility as Evidence.
Role of Expert Opinion in the Justice System In the modern legal system, courts deal with complex matters involving science, medicine, technology, handwriting, digital forensics, […]
Alibi
Meaning and Legal Basis An Alibi is a defense in criminal law in which the accused claims that they were at a different place at […]
Write a critical essay on offences relating to marriage.
Critical Essay on Offences Relating to Marriage Under Criminal Law Offences relating to marriage under Indian criminal law address activities that undermine the sanctity, legality, […]
Explain the scope of the maxim “Actus non Tacit reum mini mens sit rea.”
Historical Background and Evolution of the Maxim Criminal law rests on a foundational principle that has shaped modern jurisprudence for centuries—the Latin maxim “Actus non […]
Define “Theft” and explain the essentials of the offence of Theft.
Legal Definition of Theft (Section 378 IPC) Theft is one of the oldest and most common offences recognized in criminal law. Every legal system has […]