LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Law of Crimes May 2017 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: All questions are compulsory. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION I - Answer in not more than two sentences, all 10 20 Marks

1. Q1 What is imprisonment in lieu of fine?
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2. Q2 What are the two theories of negligence?
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3. Q3 What is abetment?
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4. Q4 Consent as per Section 90.
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5. Q5 What is Bribery as per section 171B?
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6. Q6 Define Force.
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7. Q7 Give any two examples of mischief.
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8. Q8 What is dishonest Misappropriation of property?
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9. Q9 What is De mininis not curat lex?
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10. Q10 Define stolen property.
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SECTION II - Write short notes of (Any Four), any 4 of 6 20 Marks

1. Q11 Deterrent theory of Punishment.
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2. Q12 Arguments in favour of death penalty.
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3. Q13 Kidnapping.
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4. Q14 Five Exceptions to Section 300.
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5. Q15 Dacoity.
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6. Q16 Attempt.
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SECTION III - Solve any two (With reasons), any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. Q17 Kunal standing at a bus stop passes a vulgar comment at Asha. While boarding the bus he rubs up against her. On seeing this, Reena, who is also in the bus takes out her hairpin and pokes Kunal in the face with it. In the bus, Kunal spits on the floor. (i) Name any three offences committed by Kunal. (ii) Is Reena guilty of voluntarily causing hurt to Kunal?
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2. Q18 Meena a girl from a rural village has gone to the police station to file a complaint. A constable takes her to a shed behind the police station and has sexual intercourse with her. There is no resistance from Meena. (i) Can the constable be charged with rape? (ii) Is this problem based on any case? If so what was the rule laid down in that case?
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3. Q19 Bob gives his servant Tom Rs.500 to fetch vegetables. Tom's friend Sam tells him that he can buy the same vegetables from the wholesale shop for Rs.400 and pocket the remaining Rs. 100. Tom buys the vegetables from the wholesale shop for Rs.400 and pocket the remaining Rs.100. tom buys the vegetables from the wholesale shop for Rs.400 and buys a chocolate for himself with the remaining money. He submits a bill of Rs. 500 for the vegetables. (i) What offence has tom committed? (ii) Has Sam committed any offence?
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SECTION IV - Answer in detail (Any four), any 4 of 6 48 Marks

1. Q20 How is 'mens rea' determined in criminal jurisprudence? Are there any exceptions to the doctrine of 'mens rea'?
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2. Q21 Not all situations in which the accused has committed the offence of 'voluntarily causing hurt' will attract same punishment. Comment.
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3. Q22 Write a detailed note on the right of Private Defence enumerated in the IPC.
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4. Q23 Explain briefly any five offences against women in the IPC.
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5. Q24 Explain with the help of examples the offences of Public Nuisance, Mischief, Rioting and Trespass.
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6. Q25 Why is the chapter on General Explanation included in the IPC? Explain any five terms defined in the chapter on General Explanations with examples.
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