Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit 1
Principle of Mens rea & Actus reus · Crime: Meaning, Concept, Elements, Importance · Stages of Crime and Theories of Commission of Crime · Definition Clause (Section 2) · Organised Crime (Section 111) · Petty Organised Crime (Sec 112) · Crime of Terrorism and Terrorist Act (Sec 113) · Punishment- Definition, Kinds, Theories
Unit 2
General Exceptions: Mistake of Fact and Mistake of Law, Superior Order, Action in pursuance of a legal obligation, Accident, Young age, Unsoundness of mind, Intoxication (Voluntary and involuntary), Misconception of Fact, Trifling Acts, Communication made in good faith · Private Defence: Meaning, Object and Significance
Unit 3
Joint and Constructive Liability · Common Intention (Sec 3(5) to (9)) · Common Object (Sec 190) · Rioting (Sec 191) · Affray (Sec 194) · Promoting enmity between different groups (Sec 196) · Act endangering the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India (Sec 152)
Unit 4
Offences Against Women and Children: Rape, Gang Rape, Sexual Harassment, Voyeurism and Stalking
Unit 5
Offences Affecting the Human Body: Culpable Homicide, Murder, Causing Death by Negligence, Mob lynching, Hurt and Grievous Hurt, Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement, Criminal Force, Assault, Outraging the Modesty of Woman, Kidnapping and Abduction, Trafficking of Persons;
Unit 6
Offences against Property: Theft, Extortion, Robbery, Dacoity, Criminal Misappropriation, Criminal Breach of Trust, Cheating, Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Dishonest Misappropriation of Property, Criminal Breach of Trust, Cheating by Personation.