B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Criminal Law I 2022 Apr (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is private defence ? What are the general principles which form the basis of right of private defence ?
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2. Q2 How far the 'Fundamental Rights' and the 'Crime against state' are inter-related ?
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3. Q3 "Criminal law (amendment) Act, 2013 and 2018 provide promising provisions for the protection of woman". Discuss the significance and success of these amendments.
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4. Q4 Explain the principle of joint liability in case of offences committed by several persons.
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5. Q5 Examine the scope of criminal tresspass.
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6. Q6 When 'hurt' may be converted into culpable homicide and murder ? Explain those situations.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q7 (a) Criminal conspiracy
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2. Q7 (b) Nuisance
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3. Q7 (c) Theft.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q8 (a) Mr. X being an officer of the court visited many a time to the house of Mr. Y to serve a summons for a criminal trial but in vain. Finally, he decided to affix the summons on the door of Mr. Y's home. But Mr. Z a neighbour of Mr. Y prevented court officer to affix on door and holds out a threat of injury if he did so. What is the crime committed by Mr. Z ? Explain.
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2. Q8 (b) Mr. M knowing himself likely to permanently disfigure Mr. N's face, gives Mr. N a blow which does not permanently disfigure Mr. N's face, but which causes Mr. N to suffer severe bodily pain. What is the offence committed by Mr. M here ?
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3. Q8 (c) Mr. D, a leader of a terrorist group kidnapped Mr. E and threatens that on release of some terrorists detained in jail, Mr. E will be released. Decide whether Mr. D has committed any offence ?
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