Criminal Law

This entire collection helps us understand the facets of Criminal Law. It begins by explaining the concept of liability in the criminal judicial system and covers the definition of liability, types of liability, type of act, intention, motive, negligence, strict liability and vicarious liability. The next part of the collection deals with the basic idea of crime and criminal intention, the concept of Mens Rea, the single most important element of any crime, in strict liability offences and discusses the case of State of MH vs Mayer Hans George. It then highlights the basic elements of a crime, human body, mens rea, actus rea and injury. It also deals with the 4 stages of crime: intention, preparation, attempt and completion, along with information about the scenarios in which the preparation itself is punishable. The final part of the collection explains the concept of Culpable homicide (Section 299), the differentiates between excusable, justified and unlawful homicides, and the criteria for Culpable homicide. It also throws light on Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code and discusses all the legal aspects of a murder. 

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English

Understanding The Facets Of Criminal Law

Legal Aptitude

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) Preparation

Miscellaneous Laws

Legal Reasoning

CLAT & Other Law Entrance Exams 

This lesson deals with the basic idea of crime and criminal intention, the concept of Mens Rea, single most important element of crime, in strict liability offences and discusses the case of State of MH vs Mayer Hans George.

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Mens Rea (Guilty Mind)

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