Criminal law in India means offenses against the state, it includes felonies and misdemeanours. The standard of proof for crimes is beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal law is governed by Indian Penal Code, CrPC, Evidence Act etc. Crimes are usually categorized as felonies or misdemeanours based on their nature and the maximum punishment that can be imposed. A felony involves serious misconduct that is punishable by death or by imprisonment for more than one year. Most state criminal laws subdivide felonies into different classes with varying degrees of punishment.

Crimes that do not amount to felonies are misdemeanours or violations. A mis demean or is misconduct for which the law prescribes punishment of no more than one year in prison. Lesser offenses, such as traffic and parking infractions, are often called violations and are considered a part of criminal law.

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• Quashing of FIR
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• Rights of Arrestee
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