Criminal law in India is primarily governed by the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, and various special statutes. Criminal cases can range from minor offenses to grave crimes, each carrying legal consequences.
? 1. Offenses Against Person
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Murder (Section 302 IPC)
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Attempt to murder (Section 307 IPC)
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Culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 304 IPC)
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Assault and hurt (Sections 351–358 IPC)
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Dowry death (Section 304B IPC)
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Rape (Section 375 & 376 IPC)
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Kidnapping & abduction (Sections 359–374 IPC)
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? 2. Offenses Against Property
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Theft (Section 378 IPC)
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Robbery and Dacoity (Sections 390–396 IPC)
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Criminal breach of trust (Section 405 IPC)
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Cheating (Section 415 IPC)
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Extortion (Section 383 IPC)
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Mischief (Section 425 IPC)
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? 3. White-Collar Crimes / Economic Offenses
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Fraud
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Money Laundering (PMLA, 2002)
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Forgery (Section 463 IPC)
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Cybercrime
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Bank fraud
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Tax evasion
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? 4. Offenses Against Public Tranquility
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Rioting (Section 146 IPC)
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Unlawful assembly (Section 141 IPC)
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Affray (Section 159 IPC)
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? 5. Offenses Against Women and Children
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Domestic violence
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Sexual harassment (Section 354A IPC)
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Child sexual abuse (POCSO Act)
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Acid attack (Section 326A IPC)
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Stalking (Section 354D IPC)
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? 6. Narcotics and Drug-Related Crimes
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Under NDPS Act, 1985
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Possession, trafficking, or consumption of banned substances
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? 7. Cyber Crimes
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Data theft
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Online harassment
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Cyberstalking
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Phishing and hacking
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? 8. Other Special Laws
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Corruption (Prevention of Corruption Act)
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Terrorism (UAPA, NIA Act)
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SC/ST Atrocities (POA Act)
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