Question

Choose the correct option based on the statements below: Statement 1: Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code are both substantive law
Statement 2: Substantive Law prescribes the offences and the punishments for these offences

• A. Only statement 1 is true
• B. Only statement 2 is true
• C. Both statements are true
• D. Both statements are false

Hint:

- \textbf{Substantive law} defines rights, duties, and offenses. Example: IPC.
- \textbf{Procedural law} outlines steps to enforce those rights and duties. Example: CrPC.
- Don’t confuse the two—one defines crimes, the other explains how to deal with them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Statement 1 is false: The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is substantive law because it defines crimes and punishments.
However, the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) is procedural law because it lays down the procedures for investigation, trial, and punishment.
- Statement 2 is true: Substantive law indeed prescribes the nature of offences and their punishments.
Hence, only Statement 2 is true.