Tag: crimes

Court takes first step towards taking suicide off list of crimes

Source – indiatimes.com NEW DELHI: In its path-breaking verdict linking right to life with right to die with dignity, the Supreme Court on Friday took the first step towards giving judicial support to the much canvassed proposition that it was inhuman to punish a distressed person who failed to end his life through suicide. Section 309 of IPC provides that “whoever attempts

Organised crimes not restricted to particular state: Supreme Court

Source – indiatimes.com NEW DELHI: Organised crimeis not restricted to a “particular state” and a trial court can take note of charge sheets filed against offenders outside the state for invoking the stringent MCOCA, the Supreme Courthas held. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA), which is in force in Delhi too, is invoked against offenders to curb