The Relationship between Extradition and Asylum
Traditionally, extradition emerged as a political concept. But with the development of Human Rights jurisprudence and the need for inter-jurisdictional cooperation in the international arena, it has assumed a more important role especially in effective dispensation of criminal justice. The concept of extradition underwent a huge change in the late 18th and early 19th centuryContinue reading “The Relationship between Extradition and Asylum”
The Judgement on Adultery – Joseph Shine v. UOI
“When reason of law ceases, the law itself also ceases” The Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 27 September, 2018 struck down the pre-constitutional provision of adultery (Section 497) from the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as IPC). What is Adultery? In simple terms, Adultery refers to voluntary sexual intercourse by aContinue reading “The Judgement on Adultery – Joseph Shine v. UOI”
Relevancy of DNA Tests
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is a genetic code found in every cell (not found in red blood cells) of the human body which is unique to each individual. The DNA of two persons can never be the same except in the case of identical twins. Using DNA profiling, it is possible to identifyContinue reading “Relevancy of DNA Tests”
