Akshara Gera, Jindal Global Law School
ABSTRACT
The paper is a reflection paper on the impulse control disorder, Kleptomania, resulting in an irresistible urge to steal, beginning with the basic information of the disorder and the legal scenario in relation to theft and insanity followed by the detailed discussion of the crossover of Kleptomania and law. Throughout the paper refers to Indian Penal Code, 1860 and various case laws, differentiating between medical and legal mind, comparing countries, citing a few experiences and further talking about the most important factor, “intention”, followed by my opinion.
