In 1986 a special provision Section 304B was inserted in the IPC to deal with dowry deaths. A simultaneous amendment was made in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in the form of Section 113B.
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Everyone has a right to private Defence. Right of self-Defence is based upon the general maxim that “necessity knows no law” and “it is the primary duty of man to first help himself”
There are certain people who are subordinated to someone as per the law. For example: – a relationship of a master and servant, or a subordinate officer in the Police force.
Mens rea is one of the most important elements, if any act was done with the very purpose of committing that act intentionally, then he is said to be liable or punishable under IPC.
Sexual Assault and its forms have been recognized by almost all societies. It is not a crime against women but the entire society.
Section 309 in the Indian Penal Code considers an attempt to commit suicide which does not amount to death and
Chapter VI of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with crimes against the state (Section 121 to Section 130). The goal of these rules is to maintain the overall safety of the state.
Our Constitution guarantees religious freedom under Articles 25 and 30. Because of the vastness of India and the diversity of religious customs, the Macaulay panel felt compelled to include religious offences in the Indian Penal Code of 1860. All of the provisions are laid forth in Chapter XV, and they are expounded on in sections 295-298.
The difference between murder and culpable homicide is intention. If the intention is present the crime is said to be committed under Section 300 of IPC.
Under this section the person should be jointly liable for the commission of the act by several persons to commit the criminal act in
The nature and scope of Criminal Conspiracy, joint liability and common intention are explained in this article, law notes for the law, UPSC students.
The article deals with Sections 1-5 of the IPC, Intra territorial jurisdiction, extra territorial jurisdiction, admiralty jurisdiction and exceptions to section 2 if IPC.