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Category: LB 2nd Sem : CRIMINAL LAW – II [Short answers]
Definition and Meaning of Adultery
Adultery refers to a voluntary sexual relationship between a married person and someone other than their lawful spouse. Earlier, under Section 497 of the Indian […]
Death Sentence
Meaning and Definition A death sentence is the most severe form of punishment awarded under criminal law, wherein the convicted person is executed by the […]
Trespass
Meaning and Definition Trespass refers to the unauthorized entry into the property of another person or interference with someone’s possession or rights over property. Under […]
Definition and Meaning of Defamation
Defamation is a criminal as well as civil wrong that involves making or publishing a false statement about a person, intending to harm their reputation. […]
Mischief
Meaning and Definition Mischief is a criminal offence that involves intentional or wrongful damage to the property of another. Under Section 425 of the Indian […]
Unlawful Assembly
Meaning and Definition Unlawful assembly refers to a gathering of five or more persons with a common object that is either illegal or likely to […]
Territorial Jurisdiction
Meaning and Definition Territorial jurisdiction refers to the authority of a criminal court to inquire into, try, and determine offences that occur within a specified […]
Bigamy
Meaning and Definition Bigamy refers to the act of marrying one person while still being legally married to another. Under Indian law, it is treated […]
Assault
Meaning and Definition Assault refers to an act that intentionally causes another person to apprehend the use of criminal force against them. It is not […]