Month: April 2023
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Rights of Accused (Arrested Person)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Rights of Accused In this article, we shall discuss the rights of accused (arrested person). List of Sub-Topics: An offence is defined as an act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force. The term ” accused ” has not…
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Strict Liability
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Strict Liability The Latin maxim actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea simply means for imposing criminal liability, prosecution has to prove concurrence of two elements of an alleged offence: a) actus reus and b) mens rea. This is often referred to as fault-based…
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Deterrent Theory of Punishment
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Deterrent Theory of Punishment The deterrent theory of punishment posits that the primary objective of punishment is to deter individuals from committing crimes by imposing sanctions that outweigh the potential benefits of criminal behaviour. List of Sub-Topics: Crime is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various…
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Punishment: Meaning, Characteristics and Objects
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Punishment: Meaning, Characteristics and Objects List of Sub-Topics: Crime is defined as an act that the law makes punishable and is often called an offense. Crime is a violation of the law, either divine or human, an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission…
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International Criminal Court (ICC)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence >International Criminal Court (ICC) In this article, we shall discuss about the International Criminal Court. List of Sub-Topics: Some of the most heinous crimes were committed during the conflicts which marked the twentieth century. Unfortunately, many of these violations of international law have remained unpunished. The…
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Decriminalization of Offence
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Criminal Jurisprudence > Decriminalization of Offence In this article, we shall discuss important concept in criminal jurisprudence called decriminalization of offence List of Sub-Topics: Decriminalization of offence is one of the thrust areas of the Government. The risk of imprisonment for actions or omissions that aren’t necessarily fraudulent…
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Concept of Mens Rea (guilty Mind)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Concept of Mens Rea (guilty Mind) List of Sub-Topics: There is a Latin maxim “actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” which means an act does not make one guilty unless there is criminal intent. This maxim can be considered as a…
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Criminal Conspiracy
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code >Criminal Conspiracy (Ss. 120A and 120B) List of Sub-Topics: One of the most serious offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is criminal conspiracy, which involves a group of people planning and carrying out illegal activities. The literal or dictionary meaning of the word “conspire”…
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Abetment Under the Indian Penal Code (Ss. 107 to 109)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Indian Penal Code > Abetment Under the Indian Penal Code (Ss. 108 to 109) In this article, we shall discuss the offence of abetment under the Indian Penal Code, 18690. List of Sub-Topics: When more than one person contributes to committing an offence, each person’s involvement may vary.…