Tag: criminal law
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Sexual Offence and Consent Law: Legal Standards, Challenges, and Reforms
Abstract This article addresses the evolution of sexual offense and consent laws on a global scale, with a focus on India. It highlights how the legal age of consent differs worldwide, typically from 16 to 18 years, and examines the various forms of consent, including express and implied consent. These distinctions play a crucial role…
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Challenges in Bridging the Gap Between Punishment and Treatment in India
Addressing the gap between punishment and treatment in the Indian criminal justice system requires overcoming a series of significant challenges. These challenges are both structural and systemic, making reform efforts difficult to implement. 1. Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness: In India, there is a strong stigma associated with mental illness in both society and the criminal…
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Barriers to Addressing Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System
Several barriers contribute to the gap between punishment and treatment in the criminal justice system. These barriers are both structural and systemic, making it difficult to implement meaningful reforms that address the mental health needs of offenders. Mental Health Courts and Diversion Programs An encouraging trend in closing the treatment-punishment gap is the emergence of…
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Understanding Mental Illness in the Context of Criminal Responsibility
An individual’s behavior can be greatly impacted by mental illness, as it can hinder their capacity to regulate their impulses, make logical judgments, or comprehend the effects of their actions. The idea of criminal responsibility is important in the context of criminal law. A person must have both the necessary mental state (mens rea) and…
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Criminal law and mental health: addressing the gap between punishment and treatment
As the criminal justice system in India struggles to address the special difficulties presented by people with mental health disorders who commit crimes, there is growing concern about the relationship between criminal law and mental health. India’s criminal justice system has always placed a high priority on punishment and deterrence, but as our understanding of…
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How to write an FIR to Police
To, The Station House Officer, Harsh Vihar, Police Station, Mandoli Road, Near Shri Shani Mandir, Harsh Vihar, Mandoli Delhi 110093 29/12/2024 Sub: Fir for criminal intimidation, threat, and carrying illegal weapon Respected Sir, I, Babita D/o Mhohit Bhan, residing at H. No.-XX, Block – X, Gali No-XX, Shahdara, Delhi – 110093 lodging a formal complaint…