B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Criminal Law I 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is 'mens rea' ? Explain its significance in statutory crimes.
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2. Q1 OR Capital punishment is to be awarded only in "the rarest of rare cases." Elaborate.
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3. Q1 (b) Mobarik Ali Ahmed V. State of Bombay.
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4. Q1 OR R. V. Prince.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the defence of consent as given in the Indian Penal Code.
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2. Q2 OR Define abetment. Who is an abetter ?
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3. Q2 (b) Rioting and affray.
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4. Q2 OR Sedition.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define hurt. When does it become grievous hurt ?
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2. Q3 OR Define wrongful restraint. Discuss the essential elements of wrongful confinement.
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3. Q3 (b) Abetment of suicide.
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4. Q3 OR A throws acid on B and causes severe burn injuries on the chest and abdomen. B has to spend several months in hospital to recover from the pain. When prosecuted for grievous hurt, A claims that there is no disfiguration of B's head or face. Decide if A is guilty of grievous hurt.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the essential elements of the offence of theft. Refer to decided cases.
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2. Q4 OR Define the offence of cheating. Give examples. What do you understand by the term "Cheating by personation" ?
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3. Q4 (b) Extortion.
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4. Q4 OR Criminal breach of trust.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the offences relating to marriage.
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2. Q5 OR Define defamation. What are the defences available against a charge of defamation ?
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3. Q5 (b) Criminal intimidation.
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4. Q5 OR Attempt to commit offences.
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