Penology and Prison Administration (BBALLB-606(C)(CRL3))
Program: BBA-LLB (Hons.)
Category: Professional Elective Course
Semester: 6
Credits: 4
L-T-P: 4- 0- 0
Description
Penology, the study of punishment and prison management, plays a pivotal role in shaping correctional systems worldwide. It influences policies and practices that impact offender management and broader societal issues like recidivism and public safety.
Instructor

Ms. Mansi Walia*

Assistant Professor
Department Of Law
Course Outcomes
  • Explain the nature, scope, and foundational concepts of penology.
  • Compare various historical and contemporary theories of punishment.
  • Evaluate sentencing practices and alternatives to imprisonment in the Indian context.
  • Analyze the issues and judicial attitudes towards capital punishment in India.
  • Assess the administration, policies, and reforms related to prisons and prisoner rights in India.
Resources
Course Handout Lesson Plan Syllabus
Evaluation Scheme
MST 7
MST_1 7
Assignment 10
Attendance 5
Total Internal 29
Total External 70
Overall Total 99