Law of Crimes
Gondwana University · LL.B. Semester 2 · UL32C05
Unit I
Concept of crime · Definition and meaning of crime · Distinction between crime and tort -Stages of crime · Intention, Preparation, Attempt and Commission of Crime · Elements of Crime · Actus Reus and Mens rea · Codification of Law of Crimes in India · Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023: Comparative Analysis- Application of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita- Salient Features of BNS 2023- Application · General Explanations · Punishments.
Unit II
General exceptions and the Right of Private Defence · Abetment · Criminal Conspiracy · Offences against woman and Children · Rape, custodial rape, marital rape , Criminal Force and Assault against women, offences relating to marriage, causing miscarriage and children of sexual offences- Offences against the public Tranquility.
Unit III
Offences affecting human body (offences affecting human life) Culpable Homicide and Murder · Organized Crime-Hurt and Grievous Hurt · Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement · Criminal force and Assault · Kidnapping and abduction- Offences against the State
Unit IV
Offences against the Public Tranquility- Offences by or relating to public servants · False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice Offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals · Offences relating to Religion
Unit V
Offences against Property · Theft · Snatching- Extortion · Robbery & Dacoity · Cheating · Mischief -Criminal Trespass · Criminal misappropriation and Criminal breach of trust · Offences relating to documents and property marks- Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation etc.