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In-depth analysis of India's criminal justice system, covering penal codes, procedural laws, constitutional rights, and landmark Supreme Court judgments.
India's Democracy at Risk
The latest ADR reports from 2024-2025 reveal a shocking truth: nearly half of India's elected Lok Sabha MPs and MLAs in many state assemblies carry declared criminal cases, a significant portion involving serious offenses like murder and rape. This isn't just a statistic; it's a direct challenge to the foundations of the world's largest democracy, raising urgent questions about electoral integrity and the very nature of governance when lawbreakers become lawmakers.
Sukee••18 min readFrom IPC to BNS: The Complete Guide to India's Criminal Law Overhaul
Did you know that under the new BNS, a group of five people can now face the death penalty for a crime that wasn't even specifically defined in the old IPC? Why has the government replaced the infamous "Sedition" law with a new section that carries the exact same life imprisonment penalty but uses even broader language? And perhaps most critically, how does the new "15-day custody" rule actually allow police to control an accused person for up to 90 days, fundamentally changing your chances of getting bail?
Sukee••16 min read