Key Criminal Procedures and Rights Under BNSS 2023
Trial Procedure Before a Court of Session
When a charge sheet is filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) for an offense triable exclusively by a Court of Session, such as rape, the following procedure is typically followed:
Committal to Court of Session
- The CJM commits the case to the Court of Session after ensuring that the offense is indeed triable by the Sessions Court.
- The Court of Session then takes cognizance of the offense and proceeds with the trial.
Trial Process
- Opening the Case: The
Understanding Property Crimes: NY Penal Law Definitions
Larceny: Definition and Elements
Larceny is the wrongful taking (actus reus, AR) of another’s property with the intent (mens rea, MR) to permanently deprive the owner of it. It involves the unauthorized taking and removal of the personal property of another by an individual who intends to permanently deprive the owner of it, constituting a crime against the right of possession.
Most forms of larceny involve the AR of taking and carrying away, also known as Asportation. The MR is the intent element
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Legal Vocabulary
Italian Translations
- behind bars: dietro le sbarre
- breed (v): razza
- bypass: eludere
- cell: cella
- charge with: addossare
- comply: soddisfare,
Legal Aspects of Physical Integrity and Deprivation of Liberty
Item 35: Physical and Moral Integrity
It is recognized in Article 15 of the EC, together with the right to life. It is a regional law that protects the inviolability of the person not only against attacks aimed at damaging their body or spirit, but also against all kinds of intervention in such property that lacks the owner’s consent.
Requirements for Intervention Without Consent
- Physical inspection of records: These do not affect physical integrity.
- Body interventions: Removing an internal or external
Absolute vs. Relative Theories of Punishment: A Comparative Analysis
Absolute Theories of Punishment
Absolute theories focus on the penalty itself, rather than its aims. This model of justice, being absolute, does not consider the specific characteristics of each case. It upholds strict justice, hence its name.
Background
Religious Perspective
For example, the Bible mentions “an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” Some interpretations of Islamic law prescribe cutting off a hand in the event of theft.
There is a perceived unity between crime and sin on one hand, and grief
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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) establishes the framework for apprehending criminals, investigating criminal cases, conducting trials in criminal courts, and imposing appropriate punishments on guilty individuals. It serves as an adjective law, but also encompasses substantive provisions (e.g., Chapters VIII, IX, X, and XI). Its primary objective is to provide a mechanism for determining guilt and administering punishment to offenders under substantive criminal
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