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League of Nation: The international organization between two World Wars

  The League of Nations was an intergovernmental organization founded on January 10, 1920, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. It was established with the aim of promoting international cooperation, resolving disputes, and preventing future conflicts. The League of Nations was proposed by President Woodrow Wilson of the United States as one of his Fourteen Points for peace. The League's charter was included in the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed by the victorious Allied powers and Germany. The League's headquarters were located in Geneva, Switzerland. The League of Nations consisted of two main bodies: the Assembly and the Council. The Assembly served as a forum for all member states to discuss and vote on important issues, while the Council was responsible for making decisions and taking action on matters of international concern. The Council consisted of permanent members (the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan) and non-permanent members e...
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Is Constitutional Right of an accused in Jeopardy? A question of Default Bail

 A recent Supreme Court decision has raised concerns regarding the right to default bail and the potential prioritization of investigative authorities over the constitutional rights of the accused. Default bail refers to the right of an accused person to be released on bail if the police fail to complete the investigation within a specified period. The decision directs lower courts to decide pending default bail applications without relying on the court's own judgment in the Ritu Chhabaria case.



The decision is seen as alarming because it may compromise the right to default bail and have serious implications for the constitutional rights of the accused. It is argued that procedural legitimacy should not be sacrificed for administrative convenience.

Default bail is a statutory right enshrined in Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It allows an accused person to be released if the investigation is not completed within a specified period. The Ritu Chhabaria case held that default bail is not just a statutory right but a fundamental right derived from Article 21 of the Constitution, protecting accused persons from the arbitrary power of the state. The case clarified that an incomplete chargesheet filed by the investigating agency does not defeat the right to default bail.

Other cases related to default bail have provided additional interpretations and clarifications. However, there are arguments both in favor of and against default bail. Proponents argue that it upholds the presumption of innocence, protects civil liberties, promotes rehabilitation and integration, prevents abuse of power, balances detention and liberty, and reduces prison overcrowding. On the other hand, opponents argue that it may pose a risk by granting bail to potentially dangerous individuals, undermine the investigation process, compromise accountability, and impede the rights of victims.

To move forward, suggestions include reviewing and refining time limits for filing charges, involving judicial discretion in granting default bail, imposing stricter scrutiny and conditions, expediting legal proceedings, and adopting a victim-centered approach that recognizes the rights and interests of victims.

The debate surrounding default bail raises important questions about the balance between individual rights and public safety, highlighting the need for a nuanced approach in the criminal justice system.

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