Third Semester
Paper Code: LLB 203
Subject: Law of Crimes-I* L5 PSDA1 C5
Objectives : This paper aims to enable students to (i) build conceptual foundations of crime with the
basic underlying philosophy of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; (ii) analyze the role and importance
of criminal liability in various classes of offences (iii) understand exceptions under the criminal law;
(iv) expound on offences against State, Public tranquility etc. to maintain peace and order in the
society; and (v) evaluate criminal law jurisprudence in light of constitutional and human rights law.
Course Outcome: The course aims to (i) form independent thinking on crime and criminality
associolegal phenomena and their social impact; (ii) develop the skillset required for criminal lawyering
through PSD activities; and (iii) Make them aware of socially relevant jurisprudential concerns.
Unit-I: Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law (Lectures-10)
1. Definition of Crime.
2. Extent and operation of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita,2023
3. Constituents Elements of Crime: Actus Reus and Mens rea
4. General Explanations (Section 2 and 3 BNS)
5. Punishments (Section 4 – 13 BNS), Sentencing policy in India
Unit-II: General Exceptions (Sections 14-44 BNS, 2023) (Lectures-10)
1. Mistake
2. Judicial and Executive acts
3. Accident
4. Necessity
5. Infancy
6. Insanity
7. Intoxication
8. Consent
9. Good Faith
10. Private Defense against Body and Property
Unit-III: Incoherent Forms of Crime (Lectures-10)
1. Joint and Constructive Liability, Riot, Affray.
2. Criminal Conspiracy
3. Attempt
4. Abetment of offences including suicide.
Unit-IV: Offences against State, Public Tranquility, Religion, Public health and Morals
(Lectures-10)
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The revised scheme and syllabus of different programs of USLLS and IP affiliated Law Colleges has been approved by 32nd Board of
Studies of USLLS, GGSIPU on 12th June,2024 and Sub-Committee of Academic Council for USLLS,GGSIPU held on 27th July,2024.
The revised scheme and syllabus will be applicable for every 34
batch from Academic Session 2024-25.
1. Waging war (Sec. 147, 148), Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (Sec.
152 BNS)
2. Promoting enmity between different groups (Sec. 196)
3. Offences against religion (Sec 298- 302)
4. Public Nuisance (Sec. 270) Offences affecting the Public Health, safety, Convenience,
Decency and Morals (Sec 271-297).
PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1
Hrs/Week
1. Awareness Camp
2. Moot Court
3. Case Study
Text Books:
A. Glanville Williams, Text Book of Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2012
B. Ratanlal Dhiraj Lal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur,
2012
C. K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
References:
A. J.W. Cecil Turner, Russel on Crime ,Vol I &2, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2012
B. K.I. Vibhuti, PSA Pillai’s Criminal Law, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2012
C. Glanville Williams, Text Book of Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2012
D. Ratanlal Dhiraj Lal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur,
2012
E. K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
F. Dr. H.S. Gaur, Penal Law of India, Law Publishers , Allahabad, 2013
G. John Dawson Mayne, Mayne’s Criminal law of India, Gale, Making of Modern Law, 2013
H. Bare Act of BNS, 2023
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