Criminology and Penology
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University · LL.B. Semester 6 · TA6B
Unit I — Introduction
Introduction Meaning and Significance of Crime-Concept of Crime and basis of Criminalization- Definition of Crime -Criminology-Criminological Reminiscence: Global Scenario-Renaissance-Modern Age-Focus on the need for Criminological Study -Ingredients of Crime-Distinguish Crime from Non-Crime - Classification of Crimes -Development of Criminal Law-Sources of Crime Data-Crime Reporting-Uses of Crime Data-Schools of Criminology.
Unit II — Crime Causation
Crime Causation Individual Centric Causes -Societal Centric Causes- Theories on Crime Causation- Juvenile Delinquency-Legislation- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000- Statutory Bodies and Procedure-Reformative Institutions under the Act- Rehabilitation Process-Case Law.
Unit III — Types of Crime White-Collar Crime and Blue-Collar Crime
Implications of White Collar Crimes- White Collar Crimes in India-Santhanam Committee Report- Wanchoo Committee Report - 47th Law Commission Report- Detection and Investigation-Trial of White-Collar Crimes-Case Law. Crime and Women: Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986 - Female Criminality-Crimes of Passion-New Legislation-Prostitution -Immoral Traffic Offender (Prevention) Act- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act- Pre Conception and Pre Natal Diagnosis Techniques (Regulation) Act- Domestic Violence Act- Criminal Law Amendment Act,2013. Terrorism: Definition– Nature of Terrorism-Causative Factors - Funds for Terrorism-Kinds of Terrorism-Terroristic Spectrum- Punishments and Measures for Coping with TADA-POTA-Criticism- Anti-Terrorist Measures-Communal Violence-Causes and Cures. Marginal and Victimless Crimes: Social Deviance and Marginal Crimes-Kinds of Marginal Crimes -Victimless Crimes-Hidden victims- Drug and Crime-Depiction of Offences and Punishments-NDPS Act. Modern Crimes and International Crimes: Computer Crime -Kinds of Computer Crimes - Definition of Computer Crime-Information Technology Act, 2000-Human Organ Crimes-International Crime- Environmental Crimes.
Unit IV — The Police and Criminal Justice System Police
Organizational Structure of Indian Police-Police Bureaucracy -Police Setup-Custodial Deaths-Modernization in Police- Crime Records Management - Traditional Vis-a-Vis Modern Crime Records Management - Police Community Relations-Thana Level Committee-Police Advisory Committees-Media and Police-Discipline and Lawlessness-Interpol. Criminal Justice System: Objectives of Criminal Justice System- Rights of Accused and Arrested person-Plea Bargaining-Human Rights and Administration of Criminal Justice.
Unit V — Correctional Institution and Crime Prevention Probation and Parole
Origin -Salient features of Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 -Parole -Parole Regulations-Parole Recommendations. Prison: Prison System in India- Problems of Prisoners-Organised Setup -Prison Discipline-Prison Labour-Prison Education-Open Prison-The Prison Community-Prison Reform in India-Dr. Wreckless Committee Report-International Perspective. Crime Prevention: Theories of Punishment-Kinds of Punishment- Recidivism-Various forms of Recidivist- Prevention of Crime and Delinquency.