B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Criminal Law II 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the constitution and powers of criminal courts.
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2. Q1 OR Explain arrest and state when a police officer can arrest a person without warrant ?
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3. Q1 (b) Complaint.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' approaches the officer incharge of a police station to file an FIR regarding the commission of a cognizable offence. However the officer refuses to register the FIR, stating that the offence was not committed within the jurisdiction of that police station. Whether the officer incharge of the police station can refuse to register the FIR on this ground ? Decide.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) "For every distinct offence there is a separate charge". Explain and state exceptions.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the term bail and state when bail may be granted in non-bailable offences.
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3. Q2 (b) Proclaimed offender
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4. Q2 OR A Magistrate of the first class convicts 'X' on his plea of guilty. 'X' desires to appeal against the conviction. Decide.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the procedure for trial of warrant cases.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the powers of Appellate court and the procedure for hearing appeals under BNSS.
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3. Q3 (b) Compounding of offences.
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4. Q3 OR An Executive Magistrate, upon receiving information that a person is likely to commit breach of peace within his local jurisdiction, requires that person to execute a bond for a period of three years. Discuss the validity of this order.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the provisions of BNSS relating to the transfer of criminal cases.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the provisions regarding suspension, remission and commutation of sentence under BNSS.
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3. Q4 (b) Victim compensation scheme
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4. Q4 OR 'A' wants to file a case against 'B' for an offence that is punishable with a fine only. The offence in question was committed a year ago. Advice 'A'.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the constitution and powers of juvenile justice board.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the scope and objects of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
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3. Q5 (b) Observation Home
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4. Q5 OR Probation officer
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