Criminal Law

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Decriminalisation and Legalisation of Cannabis across Africa - A spark to economic growth

Over the last few years, the cannabis industry has experienced a fast-growing and rapid evolution. While there are a few jurisdictions...

May 27, 20216 min read

'Rarest of rare doctrine' - Death penalty in India

Figure 1. Execution by Hanging. Source: Pexels. Death penalty is a state sanctioned killing of a person as retribution or punishment for...

Apr 25, 20213 min read

The impact of COVID-19 on court hearings worldwide

Figure 1.There are concerns that online courts create difficulties in assessing the credibility over the video and in building a rapport...

Mar 26, 20215 min read

Acid Attacks In India

Figure 1. Mostly, the acid attackers aim to hurt the face of the victim. Source: Unsplash. In India, the issue of acid attack cases came...

Mar 23, 20214 min read

Groping a minor over a cloth: ‘sexual assault’ or ‘criminal force’ according to Bombay High Court?

Figure 1: Young women protesting against sexual violence against women, Delhi 2015. Source: The Guardian. On 19 January, a 39-year-old...

Mar 20, 20214 min read

Human Trafficking in Serbia

Figure 1. The Balkan Route. Source: UNHCR Operation Theseus, conducted in the Balkans in 2019 by the Interpol, that led to the arrest of...

Mar 8, 20214 min read

New ICC ruling ‘opens the door’ for justice in occupied Palestine

Figure 1. The Court's ruling further reinforces the demand to ensure justice and accountability for the Palestinian and Israeli victims....

Mar 5, 20214 min read

France sets the age of consent at 15 years old

Figure 1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Source: Unsplash A long, over-due step has been taken in France to protect children against sexual...