Meaning and Essentials of Arson Arson refers to the malicious and intentional act of setting fire to property, whether movable or immovable. Under Indian criminal […]
Category: LB 2nd Sem : CRIMINAL LAW – II
Voyeurism
Meaning and Essentials of Voyeurism Voyeurism refers to the act of watching, capturing, or disseminating images of a woman engaging in a private act without […]
Meaning and Legal Basis of Accident (Section 80 IPC)
The concept of “accident” in criminal law is primarily governed by Section 80 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It provides that nothing is an […]
Wrongful Restraint
Meaning and Essentials of Wrongful Restraint Wrongful restraint refers to the act of intentionally obstructing a person so that they are prevented from proceeding in […]
Attempt
Meaning and Essentials of Attempt An attempt in criminal law refers to an act done with the intention to commit a crime, but which falls […]
Acid Attack
Meaning and Nature of Acid Attack An acid attack is a grave criminal offence involving the deliberate throwing or administering of acid or any corrosive […]
Death Penalty
Meaning and Concept of Death Penalty The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is the severest form of punishment awarded for the most heinous […]
Negligence
Meaning and Essentials of Negligence Negligence in criminal law refers to a person’s failure to take reasonable care, resulting in harm to another. Under Section […]
Meaning and Legal Position of Marital Rape (Section 375 IPC – Exception 2)
Marital rape refers to non-consensual sexual intercourse by a husband with his wife. Under Indian criminal law, Section 375 IPC, which defines rape, contains Exception […]
Meaning and Significance of Mens Rea
Mens rea, meaning “guilty mind,” is a foundational principle in criminal law. It refers to the mental element or intention behind committing a wrongful act. […]