CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN INDIA, UK AND USA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

AUTHORS – PAVNEET KAUR*& DR. AJAYMEET SINGH**, LLM STUDENT* AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, MOHALI

BEST CITATION – PAVNEET KAUR & DR. AJAYMEET SINGH, CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN INDIA, UK AND USA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 262-266, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Corporate Criminal Liability is an idea which holds companies responsible for unlawful actions of its employees or representatives. If a crime is committed by a company such as fraud or environmental violations then it can face legal consequences just like a person. Law can hold companies responsible for actions of its employees if actions are done under the scope of their job and also provides a benefit to the company. If law finds company responsible of any illegal act then fines, penalties or restrictions can be imposed on operations of the company. This encourages companies to engage in ethical practices and comply to programs to prevent illegal activities. In Conclusion, corporate criminal liability aims to ensure that companies must operate within law and must take accountability of its actions.