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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Those interested in getting admission to the BA LLB programme offered at Lords University, must clear Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised board. The admissions to the BA LLB programme is done on the basis of merit obtained by the students in Class 12. Those who meet the required eligibility can either visit the official website of the university to apply online or visit the admission office of the university to apply offline.
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The tuition fee for a five-year integrated course of BCom LLB at Vel Tech is INR 6 lakh. Apar from this, candidates must also pay an application fee of INR 400 at the time of applying for the course. This fee is taken from official sources but is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on Vel Tech BCom LLB fees.
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BPP University and CITY, University of London are among the popular universities to study Law in the UK. They offers the best London-based law conversion course for International students. Mentioned below is the comparision between them in terms of fees:
Universities | First-Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
BPP University | INR 15 L |
INR 16 L and INR 20 L |
Check the list of UK Universities for Law
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Strict Liability and Absolute Liability are two different legal theories in Criminal Law. Strict Liability applies with an exception, to those who have committed the crime even if they have no intentions of committing the crime. Whereas, Absolute Liability is more strict than the former, where the person will be accountable for committing the crime even if they did not know they had committed it. The person would still be accountable in an absolute responsibility case.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
This table provides a simplified overview of the differences between criminal and penal law. The actual systems and legal interpretations can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Feature | Criminal Law | Penal Law |
|---|---|---|
Focus | Punishing or reforming those who commit crimes against the state or individuals | Justifying the imposition of penalties |
Nature of wrongdoing | Focused on harmful acts and mens rea (guilty mind) | Focused on forfeiture of rights or privileges, not necessarily requiring mens rea |
Standard of proof | Beyond a reasonable doubt | Lower standards like preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing evidence may be used |
Initiation of proceedings | Typically initiated by the government (prosecution) | Can be initiated by the government or in some cases by private individuals |
Goals | To deter crime, protect the public, and rehabilitate offenders | To impose fair consequences for wrongdoing and potentially generate revenue for the state |
Penalties | Primarily focuses on imprisonment, fines, probation, and parole | Can include a wider range of penalties like asset forfeiture, loss of licenses, community service, and restorative justice measures |
Relationship to criminal law | Complements criminal law by providing justification for its penalties and potentially filling in gaps where mens rea is difficult to prove | Can stand alone without necessarily relying on criminal law, but often overlaps with it |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Criminal law and criminology are complementary disciplines. Criminal law provides the framework for enforcing society's norms and values, while criminology provides insights into the root causes of crime and how to prevent it. Let's understand the key difference between Criminal Law and Criminology, in brief:
| Characteristic | Criminal Law | Criminology |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Criminal law is the body of law that deals with crimes and their punishment. It is concerned with the protection of society from harmful individuals and conduct. Criminal law is enforced by the state through the police and the courts. | Criminology is the scientific study of crime. Criminologists are interested in understanding the causes and consequences of crime, as well as developing strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation. |
| Disciplines | Law, sociology, psychology | Sociology, psychology, criminal justice, economics |
| Methods | Case studies, legal analysis | Surveys, interviews, statistical analysis |
| Goals | To deter crime and punish criminals | To develop strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation |
| Examples | A Criminal Lawyer might represent a client accused of murder in court. | A Criminologist might study the relationship between poverty and crime in a community. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the recent changes to criminal law in India are based on some recent henious crimes, which are made looking at the intensities in these crimes. These changes are mentioned below:
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, this Act made a number of changes to the IPC and the CrPC, including the introduction of new offenses such as stalking and acid attacks.
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which raised the age of juvenile delinquency from 16 to 18 years.
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, which introduced new offenses related to child sexual abuse.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The prominent challenge of studying Criminal Law in India is the vastness of the subject, as it encompasses a wide range of topics, and hence makes it difficult to keep up with the latest developments in the field.
Other than that, the complexity of India's criminal justice system is another challenge. The criminal justice system of India is fragmented and often inefficient which makes it difficult for criminal lawyers to practice adequately.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, a background in environmental Science is not mandatory. However, having an interest or prior knowledge in environmental issues can be beneficial.
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