“Offence” means ‘an act or instance of offending’; ‘commit an illegal act’ and illegal means, ‘contrary to or forbidden by law”, “Offence” has to be read and understood in the context as it has been prescribed under the provisions of sub-section 40, 41 and 42IPC, 1860 which cover the offences punishable under IPC, 1860 or under special or local law or as defined under section 2(n) Cr PC, 1973 or section 3(38) of the General Clauses Act 1897.
Crime has a bigger ambit than offence, a lot of things are crime which can be morally wrong as prostitution but in the legal ambit if it does not violate the provisions of law it cannot be an offence. In IPC word offence has been described rather than crime. If you want to be a judicial officer and are looking for RJS coaching, here, at Jyoti Judiciary we provide comprehensive study material to make your preparation solidified and topnotch. From preliminary mock tests, to mains answer writing sessions every material required for clearing the exam is provided. We have separate legal current affairs classes, legal general knowledge, current affairs classes all in one time enrolment. Hurry up.
