Since the beginning of time, the society of human beings has been moulded in a way that it enacts laws that serve as the yardstick for measuring human conduct. These laws also mention the sanctions along with them. These sanctions are in the form of punishments. The punishment imposed can be of several types depending […]
The feminist school of criminology was established in the late 1960s and the 1970s as a response to the overall neglect and discrimination of females in the conventional research and study of crime. The male-controlled domination is not unique to the concept of criminology, and this domination is also showcased in the criminal justice system
Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India & Others[1], in this case, the issue related to “Hate Speech” was raised for the first time. It is said that the term ‘hate speech’ should be properly defined. Proper action must be taken to curb the issues related to hate speech. Introduction The Supreme Court clearly stated
Meaning of Criminology In simple terms, criminology can be defined as “the scientific study of crime”. The meaning of criminology can be understood both in a narrow and a broader sense. In its narrow arena, criminology is deemed to be a study of crime and how to do away with such crime. However, comprehensively, criminology
Human rights are the basic rights and liberties that are ensured to every human being. He/She has the right to live with dignity and peace. Violating these rights would disrupt the society as a whole. With the ever-changing laws and society, the rights of the human being require constant modification and alterations. Historically, rights have
“THERE IS NO HONOUR IN KILLING” INTRODUCTION Honour killing refers to the killing of a human being for the sake of honor, that is society honour and family honour. Basically, it is the killing of a member of the family to restore their pride. But the question arises whether this kind of killing is honourable?