Law of Crimes – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Course Objective:

This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, analyzing the meaning of crime, principles of criminal liability, and core tenets of criminal jurisprudence. The course will empower learners to:

• Understand fundamental principles of culpability and punishment.
• Examine the key provisions and definitions under the BNS 2023.
• Differentiate between the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, and BNS 2023.
• Identify and analyze various criminal offences, exceptions, and liabilities.
• Critically evaluate legal implications of BNS 2023 on crime prevention and justice administration.

Course Outcome:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Define and classify criminal offences based on the principles of criminal liability.
2. Interpret and critically assess key provisions and jurisprudential aspects of BNS 2023.
3. Analyze the evolution of criminal law through a comparative study of IPC 1860 and BNS 2023.
4. Apply the rules of interpretation to penal statutes.
5. Evaluate the impact of BNS 2023 on the legal and judicial framework of India.