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Abstract
The origin of criminal jurisprudence in India can be traced back to 3102 BC from the time of Manu.
There was no
criminal law in uncivilized society. Every man was liable to be attacked in his person or property at any
time by
any one. The person attacked either succumbed or over-powered his opponent. A tooth for tooth, an
eye for eye,
a life for life was the forerunner of criminal justice. With the advancement of civilization, the aggrieved
person
agreed to accept compensation, instead of killing his adversary. In Western jurisprudence, the real
notion of crime
percolated from the Roman law. In modern times, concept of criminal law is revolutionized.
This paper deals with different types of punishments described by the law in India. Meaning and
interpretation of
life imprisonment is discussed in detail to clear the confusing literature reported in the textbooks of
Forensic
Medicine in India. The Indian Penal Code, The Code of Criminal Procedure and decisions of High
Courts and
Supreme Court of India are reviewed to make it more authenticated.
Key Words: Life Imprisonment, Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Legal Procedure,
Forensic
Medicine.
Introduction:
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