B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Criminal Law I 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is crime ? Explain the difference between crime and tort.
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2. Q2 Explain the nature and extent of unsoundness of mind required to exempt a person from criminal liability with reference to leading cases.
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3. Q3 Explain the circumstances under which culpable homicide amount to murder.
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4. Q4 What is kidnapping ? Distinguish it from abduction.
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5. Q5 What is criminal misappropriation of property ? How does it differ from criminal breach of trust ?
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6. Q6 Explain the ingredients of the offence of 'cheating' with illustrations.
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7. Q7 Explain in brief the offences relating to marriage.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Accident.
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2. Q8 (b) Dowry death.
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3. Q8 (c) Criminal trespass.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' intending to permanent by disfigure B's face gives 'B' a blow which does not permanently disfigure B's face, but causes 'B' to suffer a severe bodily pain for 20 days. Discuss the liability of 'A'.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' incites a dog to spring upon 'B' without 'B's consent with an intention to cause fear to 'B'. Whether 'A' has committed any offence ? Give reasons ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning 'B' unless 'B' gives him money. Whether 'A' has committed any offence ?
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