Question

write differences between civil and criminal laws ​

Answer 1

Every country’s constitution enforces certain laws, for the purpose of maintaining order and protecting the society from crimes. These laws are broadly classified into two categories, i.e. Civil Law and Criminal Law. The Civil law lays emphasis on resolving the dispute like family dispute, rent matters, disputes relating to the sale and so forth. On the other hand, Criminal lawstresses on punishment to the offender, who breaches the law by acts such as, murder, rape, theft, smuggling, etc.

Answer 2

The law with respect to the offenses or crimes committed against the society as a whole is criminal law. While a civil law is initiated by a plaintiff, i.e. the aggrieved party, in criminal law the petition is filed by the government.