Manzar Khayam In a democratic republic governed by law, the criminal justice system is meant to be a solemn forum for ...

The Supreme Court establishes a 4-step test for High Courts to quash frivolous criminal complaints, citing a false rape case and the need to prevent abuse of the legal ...

Rep. Maxine Waters is leading a contingent of House Democrats in seeking information on FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s mortgage fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

The Supreme Court said courts must distinguish between rape and consensual sex, emphasising careful assessment of allegations ...

A coalition of civil society emphasizes the importance of meaningful participation in discussing the Asset Forfeiture Bill by ...

The issue began when communal clashes occurred over a disputed patch of land used by both Hindus and Muslims for religious ...

The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday acquitted Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and two other retired government officials—JD Sangma and Ameka Lyngdoh— in the infamous ‘white ink case’ dating back ...

The Fair Trial Act and the principle of innocence clearly states the legal system. For people with criminal charges, the process may appear complex and intimidating. This is the very […] ...

A country’s encouraging its residents and citizens to enter this country illegally is not the modern-day equivalent of sending an armed, organized force to occupy, disrupt, or otherwise harm the ...

“Pardons can range from commuting a sentence (meaning the individual is released early but the conviction remains on record) to full pardons, which can restore civil rights and remove various legal ...

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