Offence - Types of Offence - Law

Offence - Types of Offence - Law

Offence: Any act of omission of DOs and commission of DON'T's results into offence/wrong which entails punishment and/or penalty. There are two main types of Offences: 

1. Civil
2. Criminal

• Civil - Plaintiff vs Defendant
• Criminal - State vs Accused

• Criminal cases can be classified under two main categories:

1. Less Serious - Compoundable and Non-Cognizable
2. More Serious - Non-Compoundable and Cognizable

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