#BNSS 2023

Mere Membership of SC/ST Community Does Not Make FIR Registration Mandatory: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court, while dealing with the issue of the scope of inquiry by a lower court in matters concerning members of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, observed that merely because a person belongs to the SC/ST community, the court is not bound to direct registration of an FIR in every case. The … Read more

Understanding Criminal Procedure under BNSS, 2023: Step-by-Step Explanation

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Introduction: The criminal procedure system is now regulated by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). It describes the steps undertaken once a crime is committed, starting with the reporting of the crime to the ultimate sentence and appeal before the concerned Court. The case of a criminal does not initiate in court. It passes … Read more