Criminology & Penology (Including Victimology) | In Accordance with New Criminal Laws

Criminology & Penology (Including Victimology) by N V Paranjape is a thoroughly updated and authoritative text that aligns with the latest developments under the new criminal laws in India. This 20th Edition presents a comprehensive study of crime, criminal behavior, and the justice system's evolving response, with a dedicated focus on victim rights and welfare. The book offers a clear and structured understanding of core principles, blending theoretical foundations with contemporary legal perspectives, making it highly relevant for academic study as well as competitive examination preparation.

Key Features:

• Exhaustive coverage of criminological theories and schools of thought
• Detailed analysis of punishment systems and correctional administration
• In-depth treatment of victimology, including victim rights and compensation frameworks
• Updated legal content reflecting recent reforms in Indian criminal law
• Well-organized chapters for systematic learning and quick revision
• Inclusion of contemporary issues and trends in crime and justice administration

This book is ideally suited for law students pursuing LL.B. and LL.M. courses, as well as aspirants preparing for judiciary examinations and other competitive law entrance tests. It is also highly beneficial for academicians, legal practitioners, and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of criminal behavior, penal systems, and victim-centric justice.

PART I CRIMINOLOGY
Chapter I The Concept of Crime
Chapter II Nature and Scope of Criminology
Chapter III The Schools of Criminology
Chapter IV Causation of Crime
Chapter V Sociological Theory of Crime
Chapter VI Tentative Theory of Crime
Chapter VII Crime and Economic Conditions
Chapter VIII Organised Crimes
Chapter IX White Collar Crime
Chapter X Cyber Crimes
Chapter XI Sexual Offences
Chapter XII Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Crime
Chapter XIII Crime Statistics
PART II PENOLOGY
Chapter XIV Theories of Punishment
Chapter XV Forms of Punishment and Judicial Sentencing
Chapter XVI Capital Punishment
Chapter XVII The Police System
Chapter XVIII The Criminal Law Courts
Chapter XIX The Prison Administration
Chapter XX Open Prisons
Chapter XXI Executive Clemency, Good Time Laws And Indeterminate Sentence
Chapter XXII Parole
Chapter XXIII Probation of Offenders
Chapter XXIV Juvenile Delinquency
Chapter XXV Recidivism
Chapter XXVI Crime Prevention
PART III VICTIMOLOGY
Chapter XXVII Victimology
APPENDICES