Why should a person arrested be informed about the ground of arrest?
a) The requirement of informing the person arrested of the grounds of arrest is not a formality but a mandatory constitutional condition. b) Once a person is arrested, his right…
Right of Accused after Arrest
Section 47 of the BNSS reads thus: “47. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail. – (1) Every police officer or other person…
What is default bail?
Default bail is also known by the name ‘compulsory bail’, as the grant of bail upon meeting the eligibility requirements is indispensable. It is also known as ‘statutory bail’, as…
Article 21 of the Constitution – Right of Speedy Trial
Right of Life & Liberty under Article 21 includes : (i) Speedy Trial (ii) Timely completion of the investigation (iii) Fair trial (iv) Fair Procedure etc. The rights enshrined under…
About National Food Security Act, 2013
Constitution of India does not clearly provide for Right to food, the fundamental Right to life enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution does include Right to live with human…
Factors consider while grant of bail are:
(a) Whether there is any prima facie or reasonable ground to believe that the accused had committed the offence; (b) Nature and gravity of the allegation; (c) Severity of the…
Shri D.K. Basu, Ashok K. Johri Vs. State of West Bengal, State of U.P.
Summary of Judgment Important Points which the Honourable Supreme Court held in this case about “Custodial Torture” are: “Torture” has not been defined in Constitution or in other penal laws.…