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SEARCH AND SEIZURE WITH / WITHOUT WARRANT UNDER CRPC
SEARCH AND SEIZURE WITH / WITHOUT WARRANT UNDER CRPC

The search and seizure process outlined in the criminal procedure code plays an important role in maintaining the investigative framework. Law enforcement agencies employ two distinct approaches for the execution of certain actions ie. searches with a warrant and searches without a warrant, the legal warrant is issued under specific sections like sections 93,94, 95, and 97.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
27 mins to read
Plea Bargaining under CRPC
Plea Bargaining under CRPC

Plea bargaining, a pivotal legal concept nestled within the folds of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC), introduces a nuanced dimension to the labyrinthine landscape of the Indian criminal justice system. In its essence, it represents a strategic compromise, where the accused, prosecution, and the judicial system engage in a delicate legal ballet,..

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
38 mins to read
THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860 – A GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860 – A GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

IPC, 1860 was the official criminal code in independent India until it was replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in December 2023. IPC, 1860 was inherited by our forefathers from British India. Its goal was to give an overall reformatory code to the country.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
20 mins to read
Criminal Trespass: Concept, Essentials and Overview
Criminal Trespass: Concept, Essentials and Overview

Trespassing is the term for going onto another person's property without their permission and is a common civil violation under the tort law system. As per Black's Law Dictionary, trespassing encompasses any law violation, including assaults on an individual's person or property. In the context of torts, it is considered a civil wrong, seeking monetary damages as compensation for harm or loss.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
41 mins to read
WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT & WRONGFUL RESTRAINT
WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT & WRONGFUL RESTRAINT

In India, the Constitution grants individuals the freedom of movement across the entire territory, securing personal liberty through Article 19 and Article 21. The Indian Penal Code, specifically Section 399, outlines the concept of wrongful restraint. To protect an individual's liberty from infringement by individuals or non-state entities,..

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
30 mins to read
Criminal Breach of Trust: Introduction, Essentials, Explanation
Criminal Breach of Trust: Introduction, Essentials, Explanation

Criminal Breach of Trust is the violation of a trust by a person when that person is entrusted with property, either movable or immovable, by another person who by law or by domination was entrusted with the same property. Criminal Breach of Trust is defined in the Section 405 Chapter XVIII of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. And section 406 deals with the punishment for the offence of criminal breach

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
35 mins to read
Criminal Conspiracy – Meaning, Nature and Scope
Criminal Conspiracy – Meaning, Nature and Scope

Originally, the term 'conspiracy' referred to the agreement of two or more people to file a false court complaint against someone or to conduct legal processes in a vexatious or inappropriate manner. In Poulterer's case (1611), the Star Chamber developed the criminal component of conspiracy for the first time, and conspiracy was acknowledged as a substantive offense.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
29 mins to read
Criminal intimidation under section 507-510
Criminal intimidation under section 507-510

Criminal intimidation is defined under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). This is mentioned in section 503 of IPC. In this blog, we will discuss how exactly is criminal intimidation defined in IPC, the essentials of criminal intimidation,n and how they are mentioned in sections – 507, 508, 509, and 510.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
22 mins to read
Offences against Public Tranquility (Sec. 141- 160)
Offences against Public Tranquility (Sec. 141- 160)

Public tranquility is a cornerstone for the smooth functioning of any society. It refers to the state of peace and order that allows people to go about their daily lives without fear or disruption. To safeguard public tranquility, legal systems often have provisions to address offenses that disturb the peace. In this blog, we will delve into Sections 141-160 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
26 mins to read
WHAT IS COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE AND LIFE IMPRISONMENT?
WHAT IS COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE AND LIFE IMPRISONMENT?

Commutation means reducing or substituting. The Commutation of the sentence means a reduction of the sentence. It means substituting with less severe punishment by changing its nature but not completely absolving the sentence.

Lawyer's Arc
Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
37 mins to read
Cruelty by Husband or Husband’s Relatives: Section 498A
Cruelty by Husband or Husband’s Relatives: Section 498A

Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that affects countless lives around the world. In the context of Indian society, where family ties hold great importance, cases of marital cruelty are unfortunately not uncommon. To deal with this menace, the Indian legal system has adopted various provisions, the main one being Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
22 mins to read
KINDS OF PUNISHMENTS - UNDER IPC (INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860)
KINDS OF PUNISHMENTS - UNDER IPC (INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860)

The main objective of law is to maintain law and order in society and to achieve this goal punishment plays an important role by punishing the wrongdoers and by following the principles of the Indian Criminal justice administration system which is based on certain fundamental maxims and beliefs i.e. a person to be considered innocent until proven guilty but that doesn’t mean that once the alleged,

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
37 mins to read
Rights of Arrested Person
Rights of Arrested Person

The Indian Constitution provides several rights to all Indian citizens through several different provisions and articles mentioned in it. Some of these constitute the Fundamental Rights such as the Right to Life and Personal Liberty mentioned under Article 21[1] of the Constitution which allow a person the right to life and a life with personal liberty.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
31 mins to read
Doctrine of Mens Rea and its application under IPC
Doctrine of Mens Rea and its application under IPC

Crime is defined as an act or omission that constitutes an offence which is prohibited and punishable by law.[1] It includes violation of a legal duty that is socially unacceptable and harmful to the society at large. The essential ingredients of a crime include:

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
37 mins to read
Quasi contract
Quasi contract

Contracts are the backbone of any legal system, providing a framework for parties to establish mutual obligations and rights. While express contracts, those explicitly agreed upon by parties, are the most common, a fascinating and often misunderstood category known as quasi-contracts exists.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
39 mins to read
WHAT ARE THE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT?
WHAT ARE THE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT?

A breach of contract occurs when one party failed to fulfil the agreed terms of the valid contract. The party which suffered loss can sue on another party for compensation. Example: X promises to deliver furniture on 2nd December to Y. Later X fails to deliver furniture on certain day. Here, X fails to fulfil his promise. Here the parties failed to fulfil essential elements of the contract.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
38 mins to read
Remedies for breach of contract
Remedies for breach of contract

The damage that is being made from a distance or indirectly related to the person who has being damage is known as, Remoteness of damage. For ex- If person A and person B had an accident crashing their cars and person C who was standing nearby had a miscarriage by the accident then person A and B are not directly related to the cause done to person C.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
33 mins to read
Doctrine of Restitution Under the Contracts Act
Doctrine of Restitution Under the Contracts Act

Section 65 of the Indian Contract Law, 1872, specifies the notion of restitution, which introduces a legal theory intended to address unjust enrichment stemming from a contract breach. Its basic idea is to reverse any profits made as a result of the breach and return parties to their pre-contractual positions.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
22 mins to read
Quasi Contracts and Claim for Compensation
Quasi Contracts and Claim for Compensation

Contracts are like promises in the world of law, ensuring that agreements between people are followed. A simple example is buying a phone – the seller promises to give you the phone when you pay. In the legal world, a contract, as defined in Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, is an agreement recognized and enforced by the law.

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Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
74 mins to read
Quasi Contracts and Unjust Enrichment (Section 68 to 72, Indian Contract Act)
Quasi Contracts and Unjust Enrichment (Section 68 to 72, Indian Contract Act)

Contracts are an essential part of our legal system and regulate a wide range of daily interactions and transactions. In contract law, the idea of quasi obligations is frequently disregarded. Contracts implied by law or quasi-contracts are terms used to describe these relationships that bear resemblance to contracts.

Lawyer's Arc
Lawyer's Arc
Jan 26, 2025
41 mins to read
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