Introduction Property can be categorized into two parts i.e. movable and immovable. Any offence which is committed against either of the two is punishable under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. And these offences are given in chapter 17 of the Indian Penal Code which covers Section 378 to Section 462. And these offences are theft,…
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Introduction Chapter XXA was inserted in the Indian Penal Code in the year 1983 to protect married women from being subjected to cruelty by the husband or his relatives. if it is proved then the punishment extending to 3 years and fine has been prescribed. The expression “cruelty” has been defined in wide terms so…
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The right to freedom of speech and expression is highly respected if it is exercised in a bona fide manner and without hurting the sentiments of other people. If it is used to defame another person, the right to freedom of speech and expression is considered an offence. In general, defamation can be understood as…
Rape Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code requires two essentials to be fulfilled for making it an offence of rape. They are as follow – 1. An act of sexual intercourse by a man with a woman. 2. The act of sexual intercourse must fall under any one of the seven categories given in…
Introduction The word kidnapping has been derived from the word “kid” meaning child and “napping” means to steal. Therefore, kidnapping literally means child stealing. Section 359 – 369 of the code has made kidnapping and abduction punishable. The main object of enacting these Provisions is to secure the personal liberty of citizens, to give legal…
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Assault Section 351 provides that: If a person makes any gesture, or any preparation by knowing and with the intention that it will cause apprehension (fear) in the mind of the person present there. It is the use of criminal force to that person. It is said to commit an assault. Explanation: Mere words do…
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CRIMINAL FORCE : Section 350 The term criminal force is defined in section 350 of IPC. And criminal force uses the meaning of ‘force’ defined in section 349 as for more clarity to section 350. When a person intentionally uses force on another person without that person’s consent, in order to commit an offence and…
Introduction The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of movement and personal liberty under Articles 19 and 21. In order to protect these rights IPC lays down laws. Section 339 and 340 of the IPC talk about wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement respectively. These offences are related to the circumstances where people are confined or restrained and…
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Hurt : Section 319 Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt. 1. To cause hurt, a person causes bodily pain to the other. OR, 2. One can communicate a disease to the other person. OR, 3. A person may cause infirmity to the other person. Note: Bodily…
Meaning of Homicide Homicide means the killing of a human being by a human being. Homicide is the highest order of bodily injury that can be imposed on a human body. It is also considered as the most heinous of offences. Homicide may be either lawful or unlawful. Lawful Homicide : In case of lawful…
