Key rights include the right to remain silent, right to consult a lawyer, right to be informed of the charges, ri...
Under the Juvenile Justice Act, minors under 18 are typically tried in juvenile courts. However, for heinous offenses (like murder or rape), minors aged 16...
Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest bail that can be applied for if a person anticipates being arrested for a non-bailable offense. It provides protection ag...
An FIR (First Information Report) can be filed at the nearest police station where the offense occurred. It includes details of the incident and is signed...
If someone believes they are falsely accused, they can file a complaint of false allegations with the police or seek anticipatory bail. Du...
In bailable offenses, bail is a right and can be granted by the police or magistrate (e.g., minor assault, public nuisance). In non-bailable offens...
For cognizable offenses, police can detain a person without charges for up to 24 hours. For continued detention, they must present the accused before a mag...
Plea bargaining allows an accused to plead guilty to a lesser offense in exchange for a lighter sentence or penalty. It is permitted in India for cases whe...
