Criminal law is a body of rules and statutes that defines conduct prohibited by the state because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare and that establishes punishment to be imposed for the commission of such acts

Criminal law is a body of rules and statutes that defines conduct prohibited by the state because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare and that establishes punishment to be imposed for the commission of such acts. Criminal law differs from civil law, whose emphasis is more on dispute resolution than in punishment. The term criminal law generally refers to substantive criminal laws. Substantive criminal laws define crimes and prescribe punishments. In contrast, Criminal Procedure describes the process through which the criminal laws are enforced. For example, the law prohibiting murder is a substantive criminal law. The manner in which state enforces this substantive law—through the gathering of evidence and prosecution – is generally considered a procedural matter.
If a person commits a crime voluntarily or after preparation the doing of it involves four different stages. In every crime, there is first intention to commit it, secondly, preparation to commit it, thirdly, attempt to commit it and fourthly the accomplishment.
My research project on Stages of Crime – An Overview revolves around these four activities which essentially required to be fulfilled in order for an offense to become a crime under Indian Penal Code.
Objectives of Study
•The major objective of this project is to study various stages of Crime with respect to the Indian Penal Code as well as English laws and critically examining situation through various case laws. •To analyze each every stage of crime with respect to illustration and case laws.
Methodology
It is largely based on secondary & electronic sources of data. Books, case laws, journals & another reference as guided by the faculty of IPC are primarily helpful for the completion of this project.