LLB Study Material Archives - Shades of Knife https://www.shadesofknife.in/category/llb-study-material/ True Colors of a Vile Wife Mon, 04 May 2026 08:27:24 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.shadesofknife.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-1021-32x32.jpg LLB Study Material Archives - Shades of Knife https://www.shadesofknife.in/category/llb-study-material/ 32 32 Inherent Powers of High Court https://www.shadesofknife.in/inherent-powers-of-high-court/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/inherent-powers-of-high-court/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 08:27:24 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23349 The inherent powers of the High Court constitute one of the most important safeguards within the criminal justice system. These powers enable the High Court to ensure that judicial proceedings remain fair, just, and free from misuse. Under Indian criminal law, these powers are expressly recognised under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/inherent-powers-of-high-court/feed/ 0 Quashing of FIR https://www.shadesofknife.in/quashing-of-fir/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/quashing-of-fir/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:44:15 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23257 The power to quash an FIR is an extraordinary jurisdiction exercised by High Courts to prevent misuse of criminal law. Courts invoke this power when the continuation of criminal proceedings would result in abuse of process of law or miscarriage of justice. Under Indian law, this power flows from the inherent jurisdiction of High Courts […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/quashing-of-fir/feed/ 0 Abuse of process of Law https://www.shadesofknife.in/abuse-of-process-of-law/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/abuse-of-process-of-law/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:57:42 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23251 The doctrine of abuse of process of law plays a vital role in preventing misuse of judicial procedures. Courts invoke this principle when legal processes are used maliciously, vexatiously, or for ulterior purposes, rather than for genuine legal redress. Under Indian criminal law, courts exercise inherent and supervisory powers to prevent such misuse under the […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/abuse-of-process-of-law/feed/ 0 Appeal, Revision and Review Explained https://www.shadesofknife.in/appeal-revision-and-review-explained/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/appeal-revision-and-review-explained/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:38:31 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23224 After a criminal court delivers a judgment, the legal system provides remedies to challenge or correct that decision. These remedies include appeal, revision, and review, each serving a distinct purpose within the framework of criminal procedure. The law governing these remedies is contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the corresponding provisions under […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/appeal-revision-and-review-explained/feed/ 0 Arrest and Custodial Procedure Explained https://www.shadesofknife.in/arrest-and-custodial-procedure-explained/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/arrest-and-custodial-procedure-explained/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:56:53 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23069 Arrest and custodial procedure form a critical part of criminal law, as they directly impact the personal liberty of an individual. The law, therefore, carefully regulates the power of the police to arrest and detain a person while ensuring that constitutional safeguards and procedural protections are strictly followed. Under Indian law, the procedure relating to […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/arrest-and-custodial-procedure-explained/feed/ 0 Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences https://www.shadesofknife.in/cognizable-and-non-cognizable-offences/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/cognizable-and-non-cognizable-offences/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:32:01 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23066 The classification of offences into cognizable and non-cognizable forms the foundation of criminal procedure in India. This distinction determines the powers of the police, the procedure for investigation, and the role of the court at the initial stage of proceedings. Under Indian law, these classifications are defined in: Section 2(c) CrPC (Section 2(1)(c) BNSS) – […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/cognizable-and-non-cognizable-offences/feed/ 0 Criminal Trial Procedure in India https://www.shadesofknife.in/criminal-trial-procedure-in-india/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/criminal-trial-procedure-in-india/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:26:36 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23058 A criminal trial is the formal judicial process through which a court determines the guilt or innocence of an accused person based on evidence presented before it. The trial ensures that justice is administered in accordance with established legal principles, including fairness, due process, and the presumption of innocence. The procedure governing criminal trials is […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/criminal-trial-procedure-in-india/feed/ 0 Framing of Charges Explained https://www.shadesofknife.in/framing-of-charges-explained/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/framing-of-charges-explained/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:01:48 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23051 Framing of charges is a crucial stage in criminal proceedings where the court formally defines the specific accusations against the accused. At this stage, the court determines whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with a trial. Under Indian criminal law, the provisions relating to framing of charges are contained in: Section 228 CrPC (Section 251 […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/discharge-of-accused-explained/feed/ 0 Charge Sheet and Final Report Explained https://www.shadesofknife.in/charge-sheet-and-final-report-explained/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/charge-sheet-and-final-report-explained/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:43:13 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23032 A charge sheet is a formal report that the police file after completing an investigation into a criminal offence. It contains the evidence collected against the accused and forms the basis for initiating trial proceedings before a court. Under Indian criminal procedure, the filing of a charge sheet is governed by Section 173 of the […]

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