INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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This paper delves into the intricacies of criminal law, particularly focusing on the concept of defenses that absolve individuals of criminal liability. Criminal law delineates punishments for various offenses, but it acknowledges that not every wrongdoer is deserving of punishment. The paper introduces two overarching categories of defenses: justifiable and excusable. Justifiable defenses revolve around the idea that certain circumstances can render an otherwise wrongful act tolerable and acceptable. For instance, a person who mistakenly harms another while protecting their property may be justified in their actions. Excusable defenses, on the other hand, pertain to situations where the person causing harm cannot be held morally accountable due to their mental state or other factors. These distinctions highlight that a justification does not excuse conduct, and an excuse does not justify it. Overall, the paper sheds light on the nuanced principles underpinning the exoneration of criminal liability based on the circumstances and mental state of the perpetrator.
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Indian Penal Code
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"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFIABLE AND EXCUSABLE DEFENSES IN THE INDIAN PENAL CODE", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no.a593-a603, November-2023, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2311065.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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