Elements of a Crime
The fundamental principal of criminal liability is that there must be a wrongful act- actus reus, combined with …
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Some General Definitions in Law of Crimes
Law provides for definitions of certain words that are used repeatedly in the Penal Code. The purpose is …
Law of Crimes – General Exceptions
Similar to tort, law recognises certain exceptional conditions in which the act that appears to satisfy the definition prescribed …
Law of Crimes – Introduction
The term “Crimes” has not been defined under any Indian enactment. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (or IPC) defines the …
Law of Crimes – Liability for act of others
The Indian Penal Code or IPC contains several provisions imposing criminal liability for wrongful acts committed by others. They …
Law of Crimes – Culpable Homicide & Murder
Homicide means killing of a Human being by another human being. It can be justifiable (for example, killing of …