In Indian criminal law, motive and intention are distinct concepts that serve different purposes in determining criminal liability. While often used interchangeably in casual conversation, they have ...

In summary, while judicial confessions are strong, reliable evidence that can independently support conviction, extra-judicial confessions are weak evidence requiring careful scrutiny and ...

Sessions courts in India have specific limitations regarding deciding criminal appeals and revisions in the absence of the accused, with established legal principles that prioritize fair trial and due ...

Double jeopardy is based on the Latin maxim "nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa" which means "no one ought to be vexed twice for one and the same cause". The doctrine traces its origin to ...

The Supreme Court's ruling establishes that while informant/raiding officers can generally investigate NDPS cases, the accused must prove specific bias or unfairness to challenge such investigations, ...

The offence of criminal conspiracy can be proved by either direct or circumstantial evidence. However, conspiracy is usually hatched in a secret and private setting which makes it almost impossible to ...