LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 BNSS and CrPC Apr 2026 BNSS 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. All Questions are Compulsory. 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 3. Give case-law/reasons wherever necessary.

Q- 1 Q-1: Answer any six in two sentences, 2 marks each (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. (a) What is "Preventive Action" by police?
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2. (b) What is meant by "Use of child for pornographic purposes" under POCSO Act?
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3. (c) Explain the meaning of 'arrest without warrant'.
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4. (d) What is anticipatory bail?
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5. (e) What do you mean by 'sexual assault' under the POCSO Act?
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6. (f) What is 'compounding of offences'?
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7. (g) Explain 'summary trial'.
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8. (h) Who is a 'juvenile' under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?
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Q- 2 Q-2: Write short notes on any two of the following, 6 marks each (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Discuss the Process to Compel Appearance under BNSS.
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2. (b) Explain the difference between 'warrant case' and 'summons case'.
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3. (c) Write a note on the functions of the Child Welfare Committee.
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4. (d) What is meant by 'aggravated sexual assault'?
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Q- 3 Q-3: Answer any two situational based questions, 6 marks each (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) A person is accused of penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act and applies for plea bargaining to get a reduced sentence. The prosecution objects, stating that the offence is grievous in nature.
   • (i) Can plea bargaining be allowed for grievous offences like penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act?
   • (ii) Which types of offences are eligible for plea bargaining under the POCSO Act?
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2. (b) Police receive information about a likely breach of peace and take preventive action by detaining certain persons without formal arrest.
   • (i) Whether such action is justified under BNSS?
   • (ii) Explain the scope of preventive powers of police.
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3. (c) A child victim under POCSO Act is repeatedly called to the police station for recording statement, causing trauma.
   • (i) Whether such procedure is permissible?
   • (ii) What safeguards are provided for recording statement of child?
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4. (d) A 16-year-old is accused of committing theft and is produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. The board is considering whether to try the child as a juvenile or as an adult.
   • (i) Can the child be tried as an adult under the Juvenile Justice Act?
   • (ii) What are the criteria for deciding whether a juvenile can be tried as an adult?
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Q- 4 Q-4: Answer any three in detail, 13 marks each (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. (a) Explain the concept of Plea Bargaining under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Discuss its objectives, eligibility criteria, and the procedure prescribed under the Act.
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2. (b) Explain the provisions relating to "Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents" under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
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3. (c) Discuss in detail the provisions relating to abetment of and attempt to commit sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
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4. (d) Explain in detail the provisions relating to limitation for taking cognizance of offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
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5. (e) Examine the procedure relating to children in need of care and protection under JJ Act, 2015.
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