Meaning and Definition In criminal law, knowledge refers to the awareness or consciousness of the circumstances and consequences of one’s actions. It is a key […]
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Preparation
Meaning and Definition In criminal law, preparation refers to the acts done by a person in anticipation of committing a crime, which are intended to […]
Death Sentence
Meaning and Definition A death sentence is the most severe form of punishment awarded under criminal law, wherein the convicted person is executed by the […]
Trespass
Meaning and Definition Trespass refers to the unauthorized entry into the property of another person or interference with someone’s possession or rights over property. Under […]
Mischief
Meaning and Definition Mischief is a criminal offence that involves intentional or wrongful damage to the property of another. Under Section 425 of the Indian […]
Unlawful Assembly
Meaning and Definition Unlawful assembly refers to a gathering of five or more persons with a common object that is either illegal or likely to […]
Territorial Jurisdiction
Meaning and Definition Territorial jurisdiction refers to the authority of a criminal court to inquire into, try, and determine offences that occur within a specified […]
Bigamy
Meaning and Definition Bigamy refers to the act of marrying one person while still being legally married to another. Under Indian law, it is treated […]
Assault
Meaning and Definition Assault refers to an act that intentionally causes another person to apprehend the use of criminal force against them. It is not […]
A person was convicted for assassinating the Chief Minister of a State and he was awarded Death Sentence. The said Sentence was upheld by the High Court and the Supreme Court When he was scheduled to be hanged, a mercy petition was filed before the President of India by the Chief Minister of the State concerned. Discuss the maintainability of such Mercy Petition.
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered to Support Case Proceedings and Judgements A. Constitutional Provisions B. Judicial Precedents C. Interpretation […]