UPSC Law Optional
Law of Crime
Read the UPSC law optional criminal law syllabus topic by topic. 21 articles from De Facto IAS, with the BNS section first and the IPC section alongside, from general principles and exceptions to offences against the body and plea bargaining.
Overview
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Analysis of UPSC Optional Law Syllabus (Law of Crime)
This page analyses the syllabus of Criminal law only in Detail as provided in UPSC law Optional for CSE Mains Examination in detail. Its do not cover…
3. Preparation and attempt
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Attempt To Define “Attempt” Is A Frustrating Exercise
Attempt under section 511 of IPC various test to define it like proximity test, social danger test etc.
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Distinction between Preparation and Attempt- Multiple Test
Proximity Test, Locus poenitentiae (Time for repentance), Social Danger test, Equivocality Test and Impossibility Test. With leading case
4. General exceptions
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Accident Defence: Section 18 BNS (Section 80 IPC)
Section 18 BNS (formerly Section 80 IPC) — the accident and misfortune General Exception. Four cumulative conditions: lawful act, lawful manner,…
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General Exceptions Under BNS and IPC: Excuse vs Justification
The two categories of General Exceptions under IPC Chapter IV — statutory excuse and justification — how each operates, why the distinction matters,…
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Private defense under IPC/BNS
Private Defense under IPC and BNS. Learn the legal rights and limitations to protect yourself and your property with decided cases
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Burden of Proof in case of General Defense Under Indian Penal Code-1860
Burden of proof means the obligation to prove the truth or falsehood of a fact or proposition. Proof, however, does not mean proof in the rigid,…
5. Joint and constructive liability
1 article
6. Abetment
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Cruelty and Abetment to Suicide
Cruelty, including dowry death and abetment to suicide linkage under Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
7. Criminal conspiracy
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Understanding IPC Section 120B: Criminal Conspiracy and Its Implications
Dive into our comprehensive guide on IPC Section 120B, exploring criminal conspiracy, key case laws, legal provisions, and expert quotes. Enhance…
10. Offences against the human body
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Balancing Intent and Negligence: IPC 304A/BNS 106
There is distinction between Sec. 304, IPC and Section 105 BNS (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 106, BNS/ Sec. 304-A, IPC…
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Murder (IPC S.300/BNS S.99) and its Exceptions
Murder and its exceptions under Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 99 of BNS. Explore the legal framework and landmark cases.
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Culpable Homicide and Murder
Differentiate between culpable homicide and murder under IPC. One is species other is genus.
11. Offences against property
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Theft Under IPC/BNS
Understand in Detail the meaning detail case law for each ingredient of THEFT IPC/BNS along with illustration example
12. Offences against women
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Gang Rape Under IPC/BNS
Gang rape under IPC and BNS, judicial poreedent and victim compensasation
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Section 497 - Joseph Shine Judgement, Issues and Perspectives
Joseph shine judgement declared section 497 (adultery) unconstitutional. How does it will affect our life.
16. Plea bargaining
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Plea Bargaining - Concept, perspective and Criticism.
CONCEPT OF PLEA BARGAINING In a Democratic Country like India, judiciary plays a vital role in establishing a state of justice. Justice is desired by…
Other topics
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Recent Important cases for UPSC Paper
Analysis of important Judgments delivered by the Supreme Court recently and will be helpful in law optional current affair and GS paper -2
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What is Pornography: Legal Perspective in India
19th march, 2017, New DelhiPornography is not defined in any statute of India. It is defined indirectly as photography or videography which is…
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