Criminology and Penology

Pondicherry University · LL.B. Semester 5

Unit 1 — Concept of crime and criminals- Classification of crime and criminals- Nature and scope of

Concept of crime and criminals- Classification of crime and criminals- Nature and scope ofCriminology.

Unit 2 — Schools of Criminology- Classical, Neo-classical, positive Neo-positive and sociological-T

Schools of Criminology- Classical, Neo-classical, positive Neo-positive and sociological-Typologicalschool.

Unit 3 — Theories -Differential Association theory, Feudian theory, Theory of Determinism Economic

Theories -Differential Association theory, Feudian theory, Theory of Determinism Economic theory, Multiple factor theory- Causation of crime-Heredity and crime. Born Criminal Theory, Family Crime, Mass Media & Crime, Drug Addiction & Crime.

Unit 4 — White collar crime-classification-Sutherland’s view on white collar crime- white collar cr

White collar crime-classification-Sutherland’s view on white collar crime- white collar crime in India- judicial response-Remedialmeasures.

Unit 5 — Organised crimes- definition- characteristics-Theories of collective violence- communal vi

Organised crimes- definition- characteristics-Theories of collective violence- communal violence- terrorism and related organised internationalcrimes.

Unit 6 — Theories of Punishment- Deterrent, Retributive, Preventive and Reformative theories-Altern

Theories of Punishment- Deterrent, Retributive, Preventive and Reformative theories-Alternatives of punishment-indeterminate sentence, Capital punishment-Constitutionality- Judicial approach to delayed execution-Law Commission’s recommendations.

Unit 7 — Prison Administration

Orgin& Development · in India/USA/UK -Prison Labour, Open Air Prison, PrisonReforms

Unit 8 — Criminal Justice Administration in India- Impact of Maneka Gandhi case on fair trial, spee

Criminal Justice Administration in India- Impact of Maneka Gandhi case on fair trial, speedy trial, handcuffing, custodial violence, prison administration and legalaid.

Unit 9 — Victimology- Impact of victimization-Restorative justice to victim-Compensatory relief to

Victimology- Impact of victimization-Restorative justice to victim-Compensatory relief to victim-Justice Malimath CommitteeRecommendations.