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

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1. Q1 Discuss the maxim "Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" with suitable case law.
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2. Q2 Explain the right of private defence of the body extending to causing of death with its exceptions.
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3. Q3 Define Culpable Homicide and discuss when Culpable Homicide amounts to murder.
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4. Q4 Explain the essentials of theft and extorsion and bring out the differences between them.
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5. Q5 Explain the essentials of "Rape" with its exceptions and punishments.
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6. Q6 Distinguish between 'Wrongful Restraint' and 'Wrongful Confinement' with suitable case laws.
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7. Q7 Explain the essentials of 'Defamation' with suitable illustrations.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Medical insanity and legal insanity
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2. Q8 (b) Abetment and criminal conspiracy
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3. Q8 (c) Hurt and grievous hurt.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (1) 'A' and 'B' are neighbours and both fell in love with each other. 'A' is major and 'B' is a minor girl. 'B' telephoned 'A' asking him to meet her at a bus stop. 'A' came to bus stop and both went to Registrar's Office and got married and eloped. Her father files a case against 'A' for kidnapping his daughter. Decide.
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2. Q9 (2) 'A' married 'T' and after one year he deserted his wife. The wife after inquiries believed that her husband died in an accident and believing herself to be a widow married 'Y' within 7 years of her first marriage. After the marriage 'A' appeared and filed a case for 'Bigamy'. Decide.
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3. Q9 (3) 'A' tried to pick the pocket of 'Z' by thrusting his hand into 'Z's pocket but nothing was found in his pocket. Decide.
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