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Understanding India’s Crime Landscape Through NCRB Dat Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Welfare Schemes ,Issues Related to Women Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the Crime in India 2023 report, offering a comprehensive view of crime patterns across the country. The data reveals a 5.7% …
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Criminal Past Not Sole Bail Bar Why in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld the principle that criminal antecedents alone cannot deny bail, restoring the release of five alleged RSS workers in the 2021 murder of SDPI leader K.S. Shan in Kerala. The ruling reinforces fair trial and bail jurisprudence. In …
Read MoreCash Bail and Cashless Bail: A Comparative Analysis Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting cashless bail, arguing it increases crime. The debate has reignited discussions on bail systems in both the United States and India, especially regarding …
Read MoreSC Allows Review of Death Sentences Under Article 32 Why in the News? The Supreme Court today has ruled that a death row convict may challenge their sentence through a writ petition under Article 32, allowing reconsideration of mitigating factors. This decision adds an additional layer of appeal beyond review and mercy petitions. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreCourt Affirms Fundamental Rights of Undertrials Why in the News? A Delhi court ruled that undertrials retain their fundamental rights, granting former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan weekly e-mulakat and phone call access despite his custody under a special act, reinforcing protections for undertrials under the Constitution. This decision highlights the importance of balancing security concerns …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Convicted in 1993 Mumbai blasts case murdered. Five undertrials allegedly attacked him in Kolhapur Central Prison. Incident prompts police probe and concerns over prison security. source:toi Key Facts about the Mumbai Terror Attacks: 1993 Mumbai bombings: Over 250 killed; attributed to Dawood Ibrahim. July 2006 Mumbai train bombings: Over 200 killed, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over four lakh undertrials barred from voting; legal experts advocate for their voting rights amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Blanket Ban on Undertrials: Over four lakh undertrials in various prisons nationwide are unable to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections due to a sweeping ban. Section 62(5) of The …
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