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What is the Difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law?
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Posted On : October 26, 2021

What is the Difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law?

Written By : Vidhikarya

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Law as a subject is quite vast, and there are various types of laws prevailing in India. The broadest classification of the laws in India is the criminal and civil laws. The two are poles apart, and we have mentioned some key differences in this composition. If you belong to the City of Dreams and are looking for further assistance regarding criminal law, you may contact the criminal lawyers in Mumbai

 

Major Differences between Criminal and Civil Laws

  • As the names suggest, criminal law refers to crimes, such as robbery, murder, arson, rape, etc. On the other hand, civil law deals with non- heinous disputes related to property, divorce, money, etc. You can find out more about the coverage of each type of law at Vidhikarya. 

 

  • The government files a criminal case, whereas the distressed individual or company termed the plaintiff files the civil case. 

 

  • The punishment for a criminal offence involves imprisonment. But, on the other hand, the alleged individuals in the civil disputes usually have to pay compensation because of their act.

 

  • In a criminal law case, the alleged person is concluded as guilty or not guilty, whereas in a civil law case, the wrongdoer is termed liable or not liable. 

 

  • The basic intention of criminal law is to maintain law and order in society and punish the criminal. On the contrary, civil law aims at protecting the rights of the individual or organisation. It provides the distressed party with the lost amount as compensation. 

 

 

In the present times, the number of criminal cases has increased throughout the nation. Well, it includes the City of Joy. Are you in need of more information about this type of law and its legal proceedings? If yes, then please get in touch with the best criminal lawyers in Kolkata!  They will guide you correctly. The legal advisors in Vidhikarya shall be more than glad to assist you with both categories of laws. To know more about the firm and its services we insist you visit the portal. The experts of this law firm offer exclusive services to their clients with individual attention towards every case. Connect with the experts today!

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