What is the Punishment for Assault under the IPC?

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What is the Punishment for Assault under the IPC

Punishment for Assault – India criminalizes assault through several penal provisions. Earlier, the law operated under the Indian Penal Code. Presently, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita governs criminal offences. Courts now apply BNS provisions for recent offences. However, older matters still involve IPC references. Therefore, litigants often search both statutes during criminal proceedings. Assault includes threats,

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Murder & Attempt to Murder Charges in India: Laws & Defences

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Murder & Attempt to Murder Charges in India: Laws & Defences

Murder & attempt to murder are among India’s gravest criminal charges. Consequently, accused persons face severe punishment, social stigma, and prolonged legal proceedings under India’s justice system. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code from July 1, 2024, reshaping how these offences are defined, investigated, and prosecuted. Furthermore, the Bharatiya Nagarik

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Quashing of FIR in Chennai: A Guide to Section 482 CrPC

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Quashing of FIR in Chennai: A Guide to Section 482 CrPC

Quashing of FIR in Chennai – Filing a First Information Report (FIR) triggers serious legal consequences for the accused. Fortunately, the High Court holds inherent powers to quash such FIRs. Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) codifies these inherent powers. Furthermore, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 — the successor to

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A Guide to Domestic Violence Cases under IPC 498A

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A Guide to Domestic Violence Cases under IPC 498A

Guide to Domestic Violence Cases – Domestic violence devastates families and leaves victims helpless without proper legal guidance. Understanding your rights under IPC Section 498A and related laws is therefore essential in 2026. Rajendra Criminal Law Firm provides expert criminal law support for domestic violence victims across all courts, police stations, and tribunals in India.

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White-Collar Crime in India: Laws, Defences, and Penalties

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White-Collar Crime in India: Laws, Defences, and Penalties

White-collar crime may not involve violence, but it can cause serious damage to businesses, individuals, and even the economy of a country. In India, such crimes have increased with the growth of digital transactions, corporate activities, and global trade. Therefore, understanding the legal framework, possible defences, and penalties is essential for individuals, companies, NGOs, and

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Arrears of Maintenance: Execution, Appeal, and Stay Explained

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Arrears of Maintenance: Execution, Appeal, and Stay Explained

Rajendra Criminal Law Firm guides clients across Chennai and Tamil Nadu through complex maintenance enforcement proceedings. Arrears of maintenance represent unpaid court-ordered financial support under Indian family and criminal law. Consequently, understanding execution, appeal, and stay mechanisms becomes essential for every aggrieved spouse, child, or dependent. This article covers jurisdiction, forums, applicable laws, and practical

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Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Under BNSS – What Changed From CrPC?

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Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Under BNSS – What Changed From CrPC?

Enforcement of Maintenance Orders – The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) fundamentally transforms maintenance order enforcement across India. Therefore, every maintenance claimant and their legal counsel must understand these critical legislative changes immediately. Rajendra Criminal Law Firm provides expert, current, and aggressive legal representation for maintenance enforcement matters. Our dedicated advocates help wives, children,

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Parallel Maintenance Proceedings – How BNSS Prevents Abuse of Process

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Parallel Maintenance Proceedings – How BNSS Prevents Abuse of Process

Parallel Maintenance Proceedings – Maintenance is a vital legal remedy that protects spouses, children, and parents who depend on financial support. However, over time, many cases have shown that parties sometimes file multiple maintenance proceedings in different courts under different laws. This creates confusion, delays justice, and may even lead to unfair advantages. To address

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Maintenance to Earning Spouse – Supreme Court Guidelines Explained

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Maintenance to Earning Spouse – Supreme Court Guidelines Explained

In India, the concept of maintenance is often misunderstood. Many people assume that only a financially dependent spouse can claim maintenance. However, the reality is more nuanced. Over time, the courts—especially the Supreme Court—have clarified that even an earning spouse may be entitled to maintenance under certain circumstances. This has led to important discussions about

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Excessive Maintenance Orders: Appellate Remedies Under BNSS

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Excessive Maintenance Orders: Appellate Remedies Under BNSS

Excessive Maintenance Orders – Family disputes sometimes reach the courts when spouses separate or face serious marital conflicts. One of the most common legal issues in such situations is the question of maintenance. Maintenance refers to the financial support that one spouse is legally required to provide to the other spouse, children, or dependent parents

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