B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Criminal Law I 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is 'mens rea' ? State its significance in statutory offences.
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2. Q2 What are the circumstances under which the right of private defence may be exercised ? Discuss the limitations.
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3. Q3 Explain the extent of liability for acts done in furtherance of common intention. Refer with cases.
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4. Q4 Define Murder. Distinguish between culpable homicide and murder.
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5. Q5 What is Hurt ? Explain the circumstances under which hurt becomes grievous hunt. Illustrate.
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6. Q6 Explain cheating. When does it become cheating by personation ?
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7. Q7 Define forgery. When a person is said to have made a false document ?
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Write short note any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Criminal conspiracy
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2. Q8 (b) Causing miscarriage
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3. Q8 (c) Bigamy.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) 'A' who is a citizen of India commits murder in England. Can he be tried in India ? Give reasons.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' Doctor in good faith communicates to a patient that he cannot live, the patient dies in consequences of shock. What is the liability of 'A' ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) "A" incites a dog to spring upon 'Z', without 'Z's consent, with an intention to cause fear to 'Z'. Whether 'A' has committed any offence ? Give reason.
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