Classification of crimes under the Indian penal code
Classification of crimes under the Indian penal code
Crime is a dynamic concept which changes according to country, time and circumstances.
The offences under any law (mostly the Indian Penal Code) are classified as cognizable and non-cognizable, as bailable or non-bailable.
The following types of crimes are defined under Indian Penal Code
CHAPTER VIII - OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILITY
CHAPTER IX - OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS
CHAPTER IX-A - OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS
CHAPTER X - CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
CHAPTER XI - FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
CHAPTER XII - OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
CHAPTER XIII - OFFENCES RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER XIV - OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS
CHAPTER XV - OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION
CHAPTER XVI - OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BOD
CHAPTER XVII - OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
CHAPTER XVIII - OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS
CHAPTER XIX - CRIMINAL BREACH OF CONTRACTS OF SERVICE
CHAPTER XX - OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
CHAPTER XX - A - OF CRUELTY BY HUSBAND OR RELATIVES OF HUSBAND.
CHAPTER XXI - DEFAMATION
CHAPTER XXII - CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT AND ANNOYANCE
CHAPTER XXIII - ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES.
