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22 June 2026

Criminal justice and police investigations in Delhi

The incident serves as a practical example of police investigation procedures and the application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, providing useful context for questions on criminal justice reform and the functioning of law enforcement agencies.

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Notes

  • Shahdara railway station incident: Three adults arrested and two juveniles apprehended for the assault and death of a passenger; booked under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).
  • Evidence collection: Police utilize social media footage and physical evidence (e.g., iron kada, bat, knife) to identify and prosecute suspects.
  • Judicial process: Courts manage remand periods, with recent cases involving 14-day judicial custody following initial police remand for evidence recovery.
  • Role of police: Delhi Police conduct investigations involving medical examinations of the accused and recovery of weapons used in criminal acts.
  • Juvenile justice: Juveniles involved in criminal acts are sent to observation homes as per legal protocols.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of digital evidence, such as social media footage, in modern criminal investigations and the challenges it poses to the rule of law and privacy. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the judiciary in balancing police remand for evidence collection with the fundamental rights of the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legislation are criminal cases currently being registered in India following the recent legal reforms?

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