Category: Criminal Laws
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How to Get Look Out Circular (LOC) Revoked Or Cancelled — A Practitioner’s Guide (India)
How to Get Look Out Circular (LOC) Revoked Or Cancelled This article distils the working law on Look Out Circulars (LOCs) and the remedies to revoke/cancel them. It reflects the courtroom approach of Advocate Sudhir Rao, a Supreme Court practitioner who has handled multiple criminal matters—including LOC quash/modification and interim travel permissions—before High Courts across…
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Bail in NDPS Cases at the Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, is one of India’s most stringent laws. Given the geographical location of Punjab and Haryana, the region faces a significant challenge with drug trafficking and consumption, leading to a high volume of NDPS cases. Consequently, the role of a skilled NDPS lawyer, particularly at the level…
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CBI Investigation: Can You Withdraw Money if You Fear Your Bank Account Will Be Frozen?
Sudhir Rao If you are stuck in such a situation, here is what to do. 📝 Mr. Rohan Mehra is in a state of panic. His father, Mr. Ashok Mehra, a senior official at a large public sector undertaking, “Bharat Nirman Corp,” has been named in a CBI case. His father’s colleagues have allegedly implicated…
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Is It Ragging or Sexual Harassment? Understanding Student Rights
Is It Ragging or Sexual Harassment? Understanding Student Rights Explained Below If you are stuck in such a situation, here is what to do. 🚨 My younger sister, Anya, who is eighteen, commenced her first year at Stellar Heights Academy for Women early last month. A few days later, she was added to a private…
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Bail Lawyer in Delhi High Court
Sudhir Rao Bail Lawyers in Delhi High Court Bail Lawyer in Delhi High Court is required When facing criminal charges such as NDPS Act violations, financial fraud, cybercrime, or other serious offenses, securing bail is often the first and most urgent legal requirement. Advocate Sudhir Rao, one of the top bail lawyers in Delhi High…
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Section 29 NDPS Act: Conspiracy and Abetment in Drug Offenses
Section 29 NDPS Act: Conspiracy and Abetment in Drug Offenses The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is India’s principal legislation aimed at combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Among its various provisions, Section 29 plays a pivotal role in widening the legal net to include not just the perpetrators of drug…
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How to Defend Yourself Against a 420 IPC / 318 BNS Case in India
How to Defend Yourself Against a 420 IPC / 318 BNS Case in India Facing a case under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or its equivalent under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Section 318, can be daunting. These provisions criminalize cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property — offenses that are…
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What can you do if the police refuse to file an FIR ?
Navigating Legal Remedies When Police Refuse to File an FIR In India, the First Information Report (FIR) is a critical first step in the criminal justice process, documenting the commission of a cognizable offense. However, there may be instances when the police refuse to file an FIR or conduct an investigation. Here’s what you can…
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Section 183 of BNSS or Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) : In-depth Analysis of Examination of Witness
Introduction: Within the framework of the New Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita or old Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 183 of BNSS addresses the authority bestowed upon a Judicial Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate in the context of recording confessions and statements. This specific provision is articulated in chapter XII of the Code, which pertains to…