Law of Crimes Syllabus

Part of

3 Year Course (First Year Sem II)

5 Year Course (Third Year Sem I)

Topics

A. Criminal Jurisprudence (3o marks)

1. Administration of Justice
   What is administration of justice?
   Necessity for administration of justice
   Historical Background to administration of justice
   Difference between civil and criminal justice
2. Elements of Criminal Liability
   Nature of Criminal Liability
   Mens Rea and its importance
   Intention / Knowledge / Negligence
   Doctrine of Mens Rea under IPC
   Exceptions of Mens Rea
   Vicarious Liability
   Actus Reus
   Act and Ommission
   Injury to another
3. Stages of Crime
   Intention > Preparation > Attempt > Commission
4. Theories of Punishment
   Deterrent
   Preventive
   Retributive
   Reformative
   Compensation
5. Kinds of Punishment
   Death Sentence
   Social Reference of Death Sentence
   Alternatives to Capital Punishment
   Imprisonment (Simple / Rigorous / Life)
   Solitary Confinement
   Forfeiture of Property
   Fine
   Sentencing Discretion

B. Indian Penal Code 1860 (70 marks)