Liberty, dignity and justice for all ~ Tales from the ‘forbidden area’
It is important to note that while sex work itself is not illegal in India, trafficking for sexual exploitation is a punishable offense under Indian law.
It is important to note that while sex work itself is not illegal in India, trafficking for sexual exploitation is a punishable offense under Indian law.
As per orders, the new uniforms have to be sold only in the Army’s unit-run canteens.
The case filed against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) adds another thread to the ongoing saga of regional tensions.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill, aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, was introduced by Union Home…
The deceased has been identified as Rajan Das alias Bengali and the three accused as Sachin Kavander, Sada Kavander and Bhavesh Salve, according to the police.
The police said that the investigation into the matter has been taken up.
The prevailing public impression is that police encounters are generally illegal and mostly fake. This, however, is an erroneous impression. Encounters per se are not illegal. The Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Penal Code, permit use of force in exercise of the right of private defence. Section 46(3) of the CRPC empowers police to use force to the extent of causing death of a person accused of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life if such a person resists arrest or intends to evade arrest. Thus, an encounter per se is neither illegal nor indefensible. Unfortunately many fake encounters also take place.
As per the police, the incident took place in the Naharlagun area of Itanagar on Friday at around 9:30 pm.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act prohibits the practice of instant 'triple talaq' and invites imprisonment up to three years.
The DNA evidence along with the statements of the victim and her mother were crucial in convicting the accused, the Special Public Prosecutor said.
