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Constitutional Law

A Survey of the Constitutional Powers and Qualification of the Deputy Governor of a State in Nigeria

Abiola Olajide Ogunsakin & Gbade Olomu Akinrinmade Abstract This paper evaluates the powers and qualification of the Deputy Governor of a state to hold office under the Constitution. It examines the process of their nomination and their role in government. It concludes with findings about gaps in the law and suggests measures to redress the […]

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Criminal

Cross – Jurisdictional Analysis of Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Divyam Shresth Sinha Introduction Criminal prosecution of a big corporation results in profusion of problems in the economic landscape of a country. Therefore, countries worldwide are willing to enter into Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) with these corporates. Various countries follow different approaches in their DPA regime. The present paper briefly analyzes the DPA regimes across […]

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Criminal

Retrospective Application of Section 479 BNSS: A Crucial Step Forward in Alleviating Prison Overcrowding or Two Steps Back?

Debangana Nag and Sudha Ganesh Introduction The key purpose of a prison is to reform and rehabilitate the prisoners and make them responsible citizens of a nation. However, the reality on the ground emphasises that what is practised in our prisons is the theory of retribution and deterrence. The adverse conditions during long periods of […]