Offences against women

This article has been written by Mr. Yash Tated, a 2nd year LLB Student from Adhia College of Law, Mumbai. Abstract Offences against women under the Indian legal code (IPC) refers to the varied criminal acts that are committed against women in India. The IPC is that the primary legal code that governs all criminal acts in…

CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT, AND ANNOYANCE

This article has been written by Mr. Harsh Yadav, a 2nd-year B.A.LL.B student from Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida. Introduction:- Definition and Scope of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, and Annoyance: Criminal intimidation, insult, and annoyance are three distinct yet interrelated offenses that occur within the realm of interpersonal interactions. Criminal intimidation refers to the act of…

Reformative theory of punishment in India

The article has been written by Mr. Rajdeep Hembram, a 1st year LLM student from University Law College, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand                                 Introduction The root of reformation is the Latin word reformare, which means to form again or to change.  the reformative or the restorative theory of punishment emphasizes on reformation of the offenders through the method of individualism. According…

Should stalking be considered a violation of Human Rights

This article has been written by Ms.Devika More,a 2nd year LLB Student from D.E.S.’S Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune. Stalking is a prevalent form of harassment that can cause significant physical, mental and emotional distress to the victim. Many countries, including India, are aware of the seriousness of this problem and are taking steps to combat stalking as a serious criminal practice. This article examines the situation of stalking as a human rights violation under Indian law.  examine legal provisions, their development and their impact on victims, emphasising the importance of recognizing stalking as a human rights abuse. Understanding stalking Stalking is defined as a pattern of unwanted and obsessive attention or behaviour towards another person that causes fear, distress, or annoyance in that person. Stalkers often engage in activities such…