Law of Crimes I
Kannur University · LL.B. Semester 1 · CP 05
Unit I
Definition of Crime · Concept of Crime · Distinction between Crime, Tort and Breach of Contracts · Functions of Criminal Law · Types of Punishments · Purposes of punishment · Sentencing policy · Types of criminal justice systems · Character · History of Indian Penal Code
Unit II
Elements of crime · Actus Reus · Mens Rea · Statutory Offences · Mens Rea under the Indian Penal Code · Intention, knowledge, Recklessness, Negligence, Rashness · Vicarious liability · Corporate Liability
Unit III
General Explanations (Sections 6 to 52A) · Intra-territorial and Extra-territorial jurisdiction of the Penal Code · Joint Liability · Common Intention · Common object · Principles of Criminal Responsibility · Parties to Crime · Inchoate offences · Attempt · Conspiracy · Abetment
Unit IV
General Exceptions (Section 76 to 106) · Justifiable and excusable defences · trivial acts
Unit V
Offences against the State · Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force · Offences against Public tranquility · Offences relating to Public Servants · Offences relating to elections · Contempt of the lawful Authority of Public Servants