B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Criminal Law I 2026 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Critically examine the rationale behind the enactments of the B.N.S, 2023 replacing the I.P.C. 1860. Highlight the key reforms introduced and how B.N.S. address modern-day criminal justice challenges.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the historical background and extent of operation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha (B.N.S.), 2023. Highlight key features.
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3. Q1 (b) Explain the punishments prescribed under B.N.S. 2023.
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4. Q1 OR A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of Z, who suffers under a painful complaint, but not intending to cause Z's death and intending in good faith, Z's benefit, performs that operation on Z with Z's consent. A has committed any offence ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the offences related to rape and other sexual offences against women.
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2. Q2 OR What are the key elements of "Criminal force and assault against women" under B.N.S. 2023 ?
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3. Q2 (b) Kidnaping.
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4. Q2 OR Explain the provisions related to "criminal conspiracy" under B.N.S. 2023.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the circumstances under which hurt amounts to grievous hurt.
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2. Q3 OR Explain wrongful restraint and how it is different from wrongful confinement.
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3. Q3 (b) Terrorist Act.
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4. Q3 OR Mob lynching.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the offences against state.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the offences relating to election, coin and currency notes under B.N.S. 2023.
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3. Q4 (b) Mischief.
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4. Q4 OR Public Nuisance.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is theft and how does it differ from extortion ?
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2. Q5 OR Explain the criminal breach of trust under B.N.S. 2023.
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3. Q5 (b) Receiving stolen property.
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4. Q5 OR A, the editor of a newspaper, who has gone out of the district, has appointed X, a competent manager, who act as the editor also. During A's absence, X allows in the newspaper on article which turns out to be defamatory of P. Is A liable for the defamation ?
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