SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Name of School - Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Program: B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 8101 & B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 8102 Semester : III

Module : Law of Crime (IPC) Module Code: 8101L006

& 8102L006
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Lecture Practical Tutorial Term End
Internal Continuous
(Hours (Hours (Hours Examinations (TEE)
Credit Assessment (ICA)
per per per (Marks- 50
(Marks – 50)
week) week) week) in Question Paper)
4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50
Pre-requisite: Law of Torts.
Objectives:
 To provide the conceptual understanding of the general principles of Crime.
 To develop analytical thinking with respect to various elements of Criminal law.
 To develop analytical understanding with respect to Offences affecting Human body.
 To develop analytical thinking with respect to Offences against Women & Offences
Relating to Marriage.
 To develop analytical thinking with respect to Offences against Property.
 To develop analytical thinking with respect to Offences against the State affecting
peace and tranquility of State.
 To develop analytical thinking with respect to Offences relating to Elections and
Offences affecting the reputation of a person.
Outcomes:
After completion of the course, students would be able to :
 Comprehend the different forms of punishment, inchoate crime and learn about the
general defenses available in Criminal law.
 Understand different offences against Human Body such as Culpable Homicide and
Murder.
 Understand different offences against Women like Rape and Outraging the Modesty
of a Woman, Stalking, and Voyeurism & Offences Relating to Marriage such as
Bigamy, Adultery etc.
 Comprehend different offences against Property such as Theft, Extortion, Robbery,
Dacoity etc.
 Develop an understanding of different offences against the State and against peace
and tranquility of State.
 Develop an understanding of different offences relating to Elections like Bribery,
taking or giving of any gratification, Personation at Elections and Offences affecting
the reputation of a person namely Defamation.
Detailed Syllabus: ( per session plan )

Unit Description Duration

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1. Introduction to Criminal Law 5 Hrs
 Meaning and Definition of Crime
 Essentials of Criminal Liability
 Four Stages of Crime
A. Intention.
B. Preparation.
C. Attempt.
D. Commission.
 Definitions under Indian Penal Code.
 Territorial Application of Indian Penal Code.
A. Intra- Territorial Application of the Code
B. Extra- Territorial Application of the Code.
Case Law:
1) Dudley v. Stephens [(1884) 14 Q. B. D. 173]
2) Emperor v. Apaji Yadavrao (1896 21 Bom. 517)
3) Emp. V. Raghunath Rai (1892)
4) Nathulal v. Stat of M.P. (A.I.R. 1966 S.C. 43)
5) Crown v. Esop. [(1836) 7 C & P 456]
6) Savarkar’s case [(1910) 13 B.L.R. 296]
2. Punishment under Criminal Law 5 Hrs

 Meaning and Definition of Punishment

 Theories of Punishment
A. Deterrent Theory
B. Retributive Theory
C. Preventive Theory
D. Reformative Theory
E. Compensatory Theory
 Kinds of Punishment
Case Laws
1. Phul Singh v. State of Haryana (1980 Cri. L.J. 8)
2. Sunil Batra (II) v. Delhi Administration (1980 2 S.C.C. 488)
3. State of U.P. v. M. K. Anthony (A.I.R. 1985 S.C. 48)
4. Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980 2 S.C.C. 684)
3. Law Relating to Joint Offenders 5 Hrs
 Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
 When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a
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criminal knowledge or intention
 Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission
 Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence
 Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different
offences.

Case Laws
1. J. M. Desai v. State of Bombay (A.I.R. 1960 S.C. 889)
2. Rashid Pande v. State of Uttar Pradesh (A.I.R. 1955 S.C. 331)
3. Shew Mongal Singh v. The State (1981 Cri.L.J. 84)
4. Mahbub Shah (A.I.R. 1945 Privy Council 118)
5. D. M. Bhil v. State of Maharashtra (A.I.R. 1985 S.C. 1717)
6. Maqsoodan v. State of U.P. (A.I.R. 1983 S.C. 126)
7. Shankarlal v. State of Gujarat (A.I.R. 1965 S.C. 1260)
8. Baul v. State of Uttar Pradesh (A.I.R. 1968 S.C. 728)
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4. General Defenses under the Indian Penal Code 10 Hrs
 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing
himself bound, by law.
 Act of Judge when acting judicially and Act done pursuant to the
judgment or order of Court
 Accident in doing a lawful act
 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to
prevent other harm
 Act of a child - under seven years of age, above seven and under
twelve of immature understanding.
 Act of a person of unsound mind
 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication
caused against his will ill.
 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by
one who is intoxicated
 Acts done by Consent
 Communication made in good faith
 Act to which a person is compelled by threats
 Act causing slight harm
 Right of Private Defense
Case Laws
1. Emp. v. Gopalia [(1924) 26 Bom. L.R. 138]
2. Emp. v. Dhania Daji (1868 5 B.H.C. 59)
3. Paras Ram v. State of Punjab [(1981) 2 S.C.C. 508]
4. Sanna Eranna v. State of Karnataka (1983 Cri.L.J. 619)
5. State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ahmed Ulla [(1961) 3 S.C.R. 580]
6. McNaughten’s case (10 CL. & F., 200)

5. Offences Affecting Human Body 10 Hrs

 Culpable Homicide and Murder.
 Causing death by negligence
 Abetment of suicide and Attempt to suicide.
 Miscarriage and injuries to unborn children.
 Hurt:
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 Kidnapping and Abduction
 Criminal force and Assault:
 Wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement.
 Sexual offences:
 Unnatural offences.
Case Law:
1. Common Cause v. Union of India. Writ Petition (Civil) No. 215 OF
2005
2. Suresh Kumar Koushal v. NAZ Foundation (2014) 1 SCC 1
3. Emperor v. Mt. Dhirajia, AIR 1940 All. 486 53
4. Independent Thought v. Union of India & Anr. W.P No. 382 of 2013.
5. Mahmood Farooqui vs State (Govt Of Nct Of Delhi) CRL.A.944/2016
6. Laxmi v. Union of India (2014) 4 SCC 427
7. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India. (2018)
6. Offences Relating to Marriage and Cruelty. 3 Hrs
 Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of
lawful marriage.
 Bigamy.
 Decriminalization of Adultery.
 Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal Intent a
married woman.
 Cruelty by husband or relatives-Uses and Abuses of Section
498A.
 Dowry Death- Section 304 A.
Case Laws:
1. Ram Chandra Bhagat v. State of Jharkhand. Criminal Appeal
No(s). 439 of 2006.
2. Rajesh Sharma and Ors. v.State of U.P and Anr. Criminal
Appeal No. 1265 OF 2017.
3. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India AIR 1995 SC 153.
4. Lily Thomas v. Union of India AIR 2000 SC1650.
5. Josheph Shine v. Union of India W.P. No. 194 of 2017.
7. Offences against property 10 Hrs
 Theft
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 Extortion
 Robbery
 Dacoity
 Criminal Misappropriation of property
 Criminal Breach of Trust
 Cheating
 Receiving stolen property
 Mischief
 Criminal trespass
 House Trespass
 House Breaking
Case Laws:-
1. Madhu v. State of Kerala AIR 2012 SC 664
2. Lachaman Ram v. State of Orrisa AIR 1995 SC486
3. Chinnadurai v. State of Tamilnadu AIR 1996 SC 546
4. Veji Raghavji v. State of Maharashtra AIR 1965 SC1433
5. State of Gujarat v Jaswantlal AIR 1968 SC 700
6. Shyam Behari Lal v. State of U.P Criminal Appeal No. 148 Of 1971
8. Offences against the State 3 Hrs
 Waging war against the State
 Assaulting High Officers
 Sedition
 Suffering escape of, or harbouring a State Prisoner or a Prisoner of
War
Case Laws:-
1. Mohd. Ajmal Amir Kasab v. State of Maharashtra 2012 9 SC 4
2. Shaukat Hussain Guru V. State NCT, Delhi AIR 2008 SC 2419
3. Kedarnath Singh v. State of Bihar AIR 1962 SC 955
9. Offences against Public Peace Tranquility 2 Hrs
 Rioting
 Promoting Enmity between Classes
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 Knowingly carrying arms
 Affray
Case Laws:-
1. Daya Kishan v. State of Haryana AIR 2010 SC 2147
2. Dharam Pal State of UP AIR 1975 SC 1917
3. Chandrika Prasad v. State of Bihar AIR 1972 SC 109
4. Moti Das v. State of Bihar AIR 1954 SC 657
10. Offences Relating to Religion 2 Hrs
 Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the
religion of any class.
 Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious
feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
 Disturbing religious assembly.
 Uttering, words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious
feelings of any person.
Case Law:

1. Saidullah Khan v. State of Madhya Pradesh, AIR 1955 Bhopal 23

2. Soban Ram v. Crown, 67 IC 686

3. Atmaran v. King Emperor, AIR 1924 Nag 121

11. Offences Relating to Elections 2 Hrs
 Bribery - Giving or accepting Gratification.
 Interference with Electoral Right.
 Publishing False Statement, Illegal Payments and False Statements,
Failure to keep Election Accounts.
 Personation at Elections.
Case Law:
1. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narian AIR 1975 SC 2299
2. Ram Dial v. Sant Lal AIR 1959 SC 855
3. M. Ambalgam v. State of Tamilnadu 1981 CRLJ 1179
4. Babu Rao Patel v. Zakir Husain AIR 1968 SC 904
5. Shiv Kripal Singh v. V.V. Giri AIR 1970 SC 2093
12. Offences Affecting the Reputation 3 Hrs
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 Defamation.
 Exceptions to Defamation.
 Punishment for Defamation.
 Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.
 Sale of Printed or engraved substance containing defamatory
material.
Case Law:
1. Narottamdas v. Patel Maganabhai Revabha (1984) CRLJ 1790 (Guj)
2. Mukund Chitnis v. Madhuri Chitnis AIR 1992 SC 1840
3. Chamanlal v. State of Punjab 1970 1 SCC 590
Total 60 Hrs
Text Books:
1. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Bare Act).
2. K. D. Gaur, A text Book on the Indian Penal Code, Universal Delhi.
3. P. S. Achuthan Pillai, Criminal Law, Eastern Book Co.
Reference Books:
1. K. D. Gaur, Criminal Law Cases and Materials, Butterworths, India.
2. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal’s Indian Penal Code, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur.
Any other information :
Details of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA):
Specific assessments / methods Weightage
Continuous assessment In per cent

Research Paper (1500- 2000 word max) 20

Seminar on Research Paper (in class) 10

Viva on Research Paper (During Seminar) 10

Class Participation 10

Final Examination 50

Total 100

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