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Zero FIR and e-FIR: How to File and What to Do If Refused

In the high-profile case of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the initial FIR was not filed in Mumbai, where he passed away, but by his parents in Patna. This type of FIR, known as a Zero FIR, allows reporting a crime even if it occurred outside the local police station's jurisdiction.

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How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

The Indian Evidence Act decides what evidence can be used in Indian courts for both civil and criminal cases. But now the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is a game-changer for India's criminal laws, replacing the old Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (IEA) with modern and new provisions. It officially came into effect on 1st July 2024 after getting the nod from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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How New IPC is Different from Old IPC?

Who could have imagined 100 years ago that cybercrime would become a serious offence? Just like how crimes and criminals have changed a lot over the past century, our criminal laws also need to keep up and change.

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Types of Offences in India

The word "offence" is frequently heard in our daily lives, whether in news reports or courtrooms. But what does it truly mean in the context of Indian criminal laws? Offences, simply put, are acts or omissions that are punishable under the law.

Posts Tagged: criminal laws

Zero FIR and e-FIR: How to File and What to Do If Refused

How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

How New IPC is Different from Old IPC?

Types of Offences in India

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