Ch Malhal Rao Comprehensive Investigation Compendium and Exhaustive Study of Criminal Laws

Size Guide

Please Follow Lawmart Shipping & Delivery Policy - https://www.lawmart.in/shipping_delivery.php

Please Follow Lawmart Return & Cancellation Policy - https://www.lawmart.in/return_cancellation.php

Part I: Fundamentals of Criminal Law

1. Introduction to Criminal Law

   • Definition, Scope, and Purpose
   • Principles of Criminal Liability
   • Sources of Criminal Law (Statutes, Case Law, Precedents)

2. Classification of Crimes

   • Felonies vs. Misdemeanors
   • Crimes Against Persons (Homicide, Assault, Kidnapping, etc.)
   • Crimes Against Property (Theft, Burglary, Fraud, etc.)
   • White-Collar Crimes (Corporate Fraud, Cybercrime, Financial Crimes)

3. Elements of Criminal Offenses

   • Actus Reus (Physical Act)
   • Mens Rea (Criminal Intent)
   • Concurrence and Causation

4. Legal Defenses in Criminal Law

   • Justification Defenses (Self-Defense, Necessity)
   • Excuse Defenses (Insanity, Duress, Entrapment)
   • Procedural Defenses (Double Jeopardy, Statute of Limitations)

Part II: Criminal Investigation Procedures

5. Principles of Criminal Investigation

   • Objectives and Stages of Investigation
   • Roles of Law Enforcement and Investigative Agencies

6. Crime Scene Management

   • Securing and Processing the Scene
   • Collection and Preservation of Evidence
   • Chain of Custody

7. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation

   • Fingerprint Analysis, DNA Evidence, Ballistics
   • Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigations
   • Autopsy and Medical Examinations

8. Interrogation and Confessions

   • Legal Guidelines for Questioning Suspects
   • Miranda Rights and Constitutional Protections
   • Psychological Tactics and Ethical Considerations

Part III: Criminal Justice System and Legal Frameworks

9. Criminal Procedure and Due Process

   • Arrest, Search, and Seizure Laws
   • Rights of the Accused
   • Bail and Pre-Trial Procedures

10. Court Proceedings and Trial Process

• Role of Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, and Judges
• Jury Selection and Trial Process
• Burden of Proof and Evidence Admissibility

11. Sentencing and Punishment

• Types of Sentences (Incarceration, Fines, Probation, Death Penalty)
• Sentencing Guidelines and Factors
• Rehabilitation vs. Retribution

12. Appeals and Post-Conviction Remedies

• Grounds for Appeal
• Habeas Corpus and Clemency
• Wrongful Convictions and Remedies

Part IV: Comparative and Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law

13. Comparative Criminal Law

• Criminal Law Systems: Common Law vs. Civil Law Traditions
• International Human Rights and Criminal Law
• Global Efforts in Combating Transnational Crimes

14. Evolving Challenges in Criminal Justice

• Cybercrime and Digital Investigations
• Terrorism and National Security Laws
• Police Accountability and Criminal Justice Reform

15. Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• Ethical Conduct in Criminal Investigations
• Prosecutorial Misconduct and Defense Obligations
• Judicial Independence and Fair Trial Rights

Appendices and Legal References

• Glossary of Legal and Investigative Terms
• Key Statutes and Legislative References
• Sample Investigation Reports and Case Studies
• Landmark Supreme Court Cases in Criminal Law