Penology & Victimology
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University · LL.B. Semester 5
Unit 1 — Meaning, aim, and scope of Penology
Unit 2 — Tackling the problem of Criminality- Penology
a) Concept of Punishment · b) Theories of Punishment · (i) Deterrent Theory · (ii) Retributive Theory · (iii) Preventive Theory · (iv) Reformative Theory · c) Kinds of Punishment under the Indian Penal Code (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) · d) Capital Punishment
Unit 3 — Alternatives to Punishment
a) Open Jails · b) Probation - Meaning and nature, main features of Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 and · Sec. 360 of Cr.P.C (401 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) · c) Parole
Unit 4 — Prison System
a) Introduction · b) Evolution of the Prison System. · c) Prison reforms in India · d) Prison objectives and problems · e) Prisoner's Rights
Unit 5 — Juvenile delinquency - Nature and Control measures with special reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection Act) 2000 (with 2015 and 2021 amendments)
Unit 6
Meaning and Importance of Victimology · Recognition and development of victim's rights. · Judicial attitude towards rights of victims. · Legislative measures for compensation to the Victims of Crime