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The document outlines the B.A., LL.B (Hons) FYIC program at the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, focusing on the course BL1004.7, which covers Penology and Victimology. It details course objectives, teaching methodologies, learning outcomes, evaluation methods, and course modules. The course aims to familiarize students with criminal justice concepts, various forms of punishment, and the importance of a victim-centered approach in the legal system.

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BL1004 7

The document outlines the B.A., LL.B (Hons) FYIC program at the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, focusing on the course BL1004.7, which covers Penology and Victimology. It details course objectives, teaching methodologies, learning outcomes, evaluation methods, and course modules. The course aims to familiarize students with criminal justice concepts, various forms of punishment, and the importance of a victim-centered approach in the legal system.

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national law university and judicial academy, assam

programme: b.a., ll.b (hons)fyic

details of course offered

even semester (x) – academic year…………………

sl. course
course code
no title l t p cr ch
1 BL1004.7 penology 4 1 4
Criminal and Per Per
Law, victimology week week
Specialization
Group paper-
vii

a. code and title of the course: BL1004.7, criminal law,

specialization group paper - vii,

penology and victimology

b. course credit: . 4 (total marks : 200)

c. medium of instruction: english

d. course compiled by: ms. nikita barooah

e. course instructor: ms. nikita barooah


1. Course Objectives
One of the objectives of criminal justice is to protect the society against criminals by
punishing them under the penal law and the primary function of all Civil States is to
punish the offender. Penology is that branch of criminology which deals with the study of
punishment in relation to crime and also prison management. Victimology is that branch
of criminology which deals with the victims of crime who need to be treated with
compassion and rendered compensation and assistance under the criminal justice system.
The objectives of the course are:
i. To familiarise the students with the concept of Penology .
ii. To understand the importance of studying Penology and Victimology in the
criminal justice system.
iii. To understand the different forms of punishment and judicial sentencing.
iv. To identify various correctional systems for treatment of offenders.
v. To understand the concept of Victimology in the criminal justice system.
vi. To enable the students to understand the importance of a victim- centered
criminal justice system.
vii. To inculcate critical thinking and awareness pertaining to key issues
concerning Penology and Victimology.

2. Teaching methodology
The teaching methodology shall comprise of Lecture method along with alternative
strategies such as Assignments, Group Discussions, Seminars etc. Assignments shall be in
the Written or in Presentation mode and they will be allotted in advance to the students.

3. Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that the students shall :

1. To be able to understand the concept of Penology.


2. To be able to understand the various methods of punishments used by societies and
the philosophy behind them.
3. To be able to understand the rationale behind different punishments including
capital punishment.
4. To be able to understand the importance of the Police system as a functionary in
the criminal justice system and crime prevention.
5. To be able to understand the functions of Criminal law Courts.
6. To be able to understand the various correctional systems for treatment of
offenders.
7. To be able to understand Prison Administration and Prison reforms.
8. To be able to understand the concept of Victimology in the criminal justice system.
9. To be able to understand the importance for a victim- centred approach and the
necessity for focus on the needs and concerns of the victims of crime to ensure the
compassionate and sensitive delivery of justice.
10. To be able to develop critical thinking and articulate opinions on the significant
aspects of Penology and Victimology in India.

4. Course Evaluation Method


The course shall be assessed for 200 marks. The Evaluation scheme would be as follows:
Internal assessment: 70% (140 marks)
Semester End Examination: 30% (60 Marks)

Sl. Marks Distribution


No.
1 Project Work 40 marks

2 Seminar/Group Discussion 20 marks

3 Assignment/Assessment 30 marks

4 Mid-Semester Test 40 marks


5 Attendance in class 10 marks
6 Semester End Examination 60 marks

5. Detailed Structure of the Course (specifying course modules


and sub-modules)

MODULE I
Penology

➢ Theories of Punishment

➢ Essentials of an Ideal Penal System

➢ Forms of Punishment and Judicial Sentencing


➢ Capital Punishment ; Law Commission Reports 42 and 48th Report; Judicial Trend ;
Case-laws on Death sentence and commutation to life imprisonment; Delay in
execution of life sentence

MODULE II

➢ The Police System; Functions of the Police; Custodial Violence; Case-laws ; Malimath
Committee Report
➢ Criminal Law Courts : Functions of Criminal law Court
➢ Prosecutor : Section 25 A CrPC - Directorate of Prosecution and 436 A undertrial
Prisoner
➢ Lok Adalat;
➢ Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 - legal aid
➢ Prison Administration; Prison Reforms ; Rights of Prisoners: Prison labour; Under trial
Prisoners; Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003

MODULE III

➢ Penal devices which are a radical departure from traditional concept of punishment :
Executive Clemency ; Good time Laws; Probation and Parole
➢ Probation of Offenders
➢ Juvenile Delinquency
➢ Recidivism
➢ Crime Prevention

MODULE IV

Victimology

➢ Concept of Victimology

➢ Impact of Victimization

➢ Compensatory Relief to Victims of crime

➢ Victim Compensation Scheme in India

➢ S. 372 CrPC Right to Appeal


6. Prescribed Readings
➢ N.V.Paranjape, Criminology & Penology with Victimology,(Central Law Publications, 2017)
➢ S.M. Afzal Dadri, Ahmad Siddique's Criminology, Penology and Victimology, (7th edn. 2016
Eastern Book Company)
➢ K.D. Gaur, Criminal law and Criminology,(Deep & Deep Publications, 2002)
➢ Larry J. Siegal, Criminology, (Wadsworth Publishing , 11th edn, 2011)
➢ K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai, General Principles of Criminal Law (2nd edn (rep) Eastern
Book Company, 2020)
➢ Ratanlal & Dhirajlal The Indian Penal Code (36th edn, LexisNexis, 2020)
➢ R.C. Nigam, Law of Crimes In India (Vol 1 London: Asia Pub. House, 1965)

NOTE: Students are required to read the latest journals, periodicals, reports and articles to
keep abreast with the developments in this area of law.

Statutes

• The Indian Penal Code, 1860

• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Cases:

• Yusuf Ali v. State of Maharashtra AIR 1968 SC 150.


• Nandani Satpati v. P.L. Dhani AIR 1978 SC 1075.
• D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal AIR 1997 SC 610.
• Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab AIR 1980 SC 898.
• Swamy Shradhanand @Murli v. State of Karnataka AIR 2008 SC 3040.
• Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar AIR 1979 SC 1360.
• Kishor Singh Ravinder Dev v. State of Rajasthan AIR 1981 SC 625.
• Mohammad Giassudin v. State of Andhra Pradesh AIR 1977 SC 1926.
• Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration AIR 1980 SC 1579.
• Ramamurthy v. State of Karnataka (1997) 2 SCC 642.
• Krishnalal v. State of Delhi (1976) 1 SCC 655.
• Ankush Maruti Shinde v. State of Maharashtra AIR 2009 SC 2609.
• Adamji Umar Dalal v. State of Bombay AIR 1952 SC 14.
• Mohd. Munna v. Union of India (2005) 7 SCC 417.
• Ediga Anamma v. State of Andhra Pradesh AIR 1974 SC 799.
• Kuljit Singh @Ranga v. Union of India (1981) 3 SCC 1592.
• SAHELI v. Commissioner of Police Delhi (1990) 1 SCC 422.
• Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa AIR 1993 SC 1960.
• Sarwan Singh v. State of Punjab AIR 2000 SC 362.
• Rudul Sah v. State of Bihar AIR 1983 SC 1086.
• Bodhisattwa Gautam v. Subhra Chakraborty (1996)1 SCC 490.
• Delhi Democratic Working Women Forum v. Union of India (1995) 1 SCC 14.
• State of Maharashtra v. Christian Community Welfare Council of India AIR 2004 SC.

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