Maneka gandhi v union of india
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Bail as Exception: The Parallel Legal Order Created by Special Criminal Law
The bail jurisprudence in India is based on the premise that bail is the rule, jail is the exception as observed in the case of Gudikanti Narasimhulu v. Public Prosecutor[i]. This principle originates from Article 21 which stipulates that any restraint on liberty of the individual must be balanced on just, fair and reasonable procedure…
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Justice Under Duress: The Imperative For Anti-Torture Legislation In India
Every year thousands suffer in silence behind closed doors, as those entrusted to protect become the perpetrators, shattering lives and undermining justice. As India prepares to celebrate more than 75 years of its Independence, a pressing question of human rights comes to the forefront: the persistent custodial torture and abuse in the national discourse. This…