Syllabus LO 0707 Criminal Minor Acts

 LO 0707 Criminal Minor Acts :

 

Objectives of the Course : The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is not the only criminal law in India, though it is one of the major criminal law. Apart from Indian Penal Code there are many other criminal legislations. In a post-independence period many legislations were enacted by the Centre and State to control crime and criminal behavior. These special legislations redefined crime and the criminal procedure to be followed. These legislations are rampantly been used by police and courts in day to day life. The course is designed to acquaint the students with few important criminal laws, which are essential for all criminal law lawyers.

 

Module 01	The Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 : 1.     Historical background, Objects, Scope and Definitions under the Act  2.     Superintendence, control and organization of the Police Force 3.     Regulation, Control and Discipline of the Police Force 4.     Police Regulations  5.     Special measures for Maintenance of Public Order and Safety of State 6.     Executive Powers and Duties of the Police  7.     Offences and Punishments
Module 02	The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 : 1.     Legislative History, Object and Scope of the Act, Definitions of Public Servant and Public Duty 2.     Appointment of Special Judges 3.     Offences and Punishments 4.     Investigation into cases  5.     Sanction for Prosecution Special Procedure : Change in Rules of Evidence and Criminal Procedure (Sections 20-24)
Module 03	The Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, 1999 : 1.     Legislative History, Object and Scope of the Act 2.     Organized Crime : Definition and Scope, Punishments 3.     Courts and Public Prosecutor (Sections 6-12) 4.     Interception of Wire, Electronic or Oral Communication (Sections 13-16) 5.     Special Procedure : Change in Rules of Evidence and Criminal Procedure (Sections 17- 23)
Module 04	The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 : 1.     Legislative History, Object and Definitions  2.     Authorities and Officers  3.     Prohibition, Control and Regulation of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 4.     Offences and Punishments  5.     Procedure under Act
Module 05	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 : 1.     Object, Application and definitions under the Act 2.     General Principles of Care and Protection of Children 3.     Juvenile Justice Board 4.     Procedure in Relation to Children in Conflict with Law 5.     Child Welfare Committee 6.     Procedure in Relation to Children in Need of Care and Protection 7.     Rehabilitation and Social Re-integration 8.     Adoption 9.     Other Offences Against Children
Module 06	Introduction to Cyber Crimes  - Relevant provisions under the

Information Technology Act, 2000 :

1.     Object, Application and Relevant Definitions under the Act

2.     Salient Features of the Act

3.     Offences, Punishment and Procedure of Investigation and Trial (Chapter XI - Sections 65 to 78) 

4.     Exemption from Liability of Intermediary in Certain Cases (Section 79)

 

Recommended Readings:

1.     Sunil Dighe, The Maharshtra Police Act 1951, Snow White Publication, 2016.

2.     D.R. Chaudhary & A.N. Choudhary, The Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act 1999, CTJ Publications.

3.     A.S. Ramachandra Rao, Commentary on the Prevention of Corruption Act, Universal Publication Co., New Delhi.

4.     R.P Kataria, Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in India, Oriental Publication.

5.     Taxmann on Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

6.     Dr. R.K. Chaubey, ‘An Introduction to Cyber Crime and Cyber Law’, Kamal Law House.

7.     Dr. J.P. Mishra, An Introduction to Cyber Laws, Central Law Publications, 1st edn. 2012.

8.     Rohatgi and Karkare, ‘Guide to Cyber Law & Crimes’, 3rd edn. Whytes & Co. 2018.