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 […]
Tag: Criminal Law
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 […]
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. […]
Grievous hurt
Meaning and Definition Grievous hurt refers to severe bodily injury that is more serious than simple hurt and affects a person’s health, limbs, or physical […]
Meaning and Definition of Theft (Section 378 IPC)
Theft, as defined under Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), involves the dishonest intention to take any movable property out of the possession […]
Solitary Confinement
Meaning and Definition Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment where a convicted person is kept isolated from other prisoners, restricting their interaction and communication. […]
Affray
Meaning and Definition An affray is a criminal offence involving fighting in a public place, causing terror or alarm to the public. Under Section 159 […]
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 […]