Month: April 2023
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Concept Application 1.5 (Ss. 1 to 5)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code >Concept Application 1.5 (Ss. 1 to 5) These are the FAQs asked on territorial jurisdiction of IPC. These are 12/16 Marks questions and answer is expected in about 1000 to 1200 words. Answer following questions in detail with relevant case laws. Note: Answer to these…
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Introduction to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)
The history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) also known as Anti-Terror Law can be traced back to the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1908 during the British Empire which was being used during colonial period to dismantle Indian freedom movement by prosecuting the leaders. After independence, a committee was constituted on National Integration…
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Law of Infancy (Ss. 82 and 83 of IPC)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Law of Infancy (Ss. 82 and 83 of IPC) In this article we shall study the Law of Infancy under Ss. 82 and 83 of IPC. List of Sub-Topics: Sections 82 and 85 also called Law of Infancy confer immunity from criminal liability on…
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Doctrine of Jus Necessitatis: Section 81 of IPC
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Doctrine of Jus Necessitatis: Section 81 of IPC In this article, we shall discuss the Doctrine of Jus Necessitatis, which is the basis of Section 81 of IPC Chapter IV of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 containing Sections 76 to 106 deals with provisions…
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Defense of Accident: Section 80 of IPC
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Defense of Accident: Section 80 of IPC To constitute a crime, the act must consist mens rea and actus rea, where mens rea is a guilty mind and actus rea is the guilty act. Chapter IV of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is based on the absence of a mens…
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Section 79 of IPC Mistake of Fact
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Mistake of Fact: Section 79 of IPC In this article, we shall discuss the acts justified by law, which are not offences under IPC. List of Sub-Topics: Section 105 of the Indian Evidence act, lays down that a person accused of an offence bears…
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Judicial Acts (Ss. 77 and 78 IPC)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Judicial Acts (Ss. 77 and 78 IPC) In this article, we shall discuss protection given to judicial acts by judge when acting judicially in good faith. List of Sub-Topics: Chapter IV of the IPC, entitled ‘General Exceptions,’ which includes sections 76 to 106, exempts…
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Mistake of Fact: Section 76 of IPC
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Mistake of Fact: Section 76 of IPC In this article, we shall discuss the defense of mistake of fact under Section 76 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. List of Sub-Topics: Section 105 of the Indian Evidence act, lays down that a person accused…
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Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact In this article we shall understand the concept of mistake of law and mistake of fact, which is very important in understanding general exceptions. List of Sub-Topics: A plain reading of sections 76 and 79 in the…
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Group or Joint Liability
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Group or Joint Liability The principle of criminal liability is that the person who commits an offence is responsible for that and he can only be held guilty for that offence. Normally criminal liability is an individual liability because it requires proof of both mens rea and…