Part of
3 Year Course (First Year Sem II)
5 Year Course (Third Year Sem I)
Topics
A. Criminal Jurisprudence (3o marks)
- 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 - 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 - Stages of Crime
Intention > Preparation > Attempt > Commission - Theories of Punishment
Deterrent
Preventive
Retributive
Reformative
Compensation - 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