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Overview of Indian Criminal Law by Anurag Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an overview of criminal law in India. It discusses that criminal liability arises from statutes that proscribe certain acts or omissions. The Indian Penal Code contains the general law on substantive crimes. Special laws apply to particular subjects, while local laws apply to specific parts of India. The document also discusses the requirement of mens rea (guilty mind) for criminal offenses and exceptions where strict or vicarious liability may apply without proof of mens rea. Courts
- Author
- Anurag Sharma
- Language
- EN