What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of each relevant jurisdiction. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law nations no such comprehensive statute exists. The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing certain crimes. This article is written by Nishka Kamath, a graduate of Nalanda Law College, University of Mumbai. It is an endeavour to describe each and every criminal law in India in brief. It also has an overview of the history, nature, basic elements, and purpose of criminal law as stated under the Indian laws. It has […] Criminal: Directed by Ariel Vromen. With Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds. A dangerous convict receives an implant containing the memories and skills of a dead CIA agent. Criminal law, the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders. Learn more about the principles and types of criminal law in this article.