Criminology and Penology

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Crime is a concept having changing dimensions according to social, economical, political and
legal dimensions. Science and technology have also impacted on patterns of crime. Thus, this
Course aims to give a basic idea of concepts like crime, criminal law, administration system
etc. and to make students acquainted with criminology, penology and victimology in detail.This
course offers a specialist understanding of criminal policies including theories of punishment,
their supposed philosophical and sociological justifications and the problem of exercise of
discretion in sentencing. In addition the course introduces students to the factors leading to
criminal behaviour and modern approach of courts in awarding punishments. A general idea of
criminal justice system is to be put forth through this course. In addition the course introduces
students to the discipline of victimology which will shift the study from accused centric
approach to much needed victim centric approach.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand various forms of crimes and criminals;
2. Grasp knowledge of different schools explaining criminal behaviour and crime
   causation;
3. Comprehend the reformative approach in dealing with criminals;
4. Understand different theories and kinds of punishments and their applicability;
5. Fathom the concept of victimology in Indian context.
6. Identify and understand the actual working of criminal justice system in India.