LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Law of Crimes Oct 2025 BNS 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Answer the following in one or two sentence, any 6 of 8 12 Marks

1. (1) Define "wrongful restraint" under the BNS 2023?
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2. (2) Define assault.
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3. (3) What is the punishment prescribed under BNS for murder?
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4. (4) What is abetment?
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5. (5) What is Constructive liability?
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6. (6) What is Voyeurism?
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7. (7) What is the meaning of "common intention" as per the BNS 2023?
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8. (8) Define bribery and undue influence at elections.
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Q2. Write Short Note, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. (1) Offenses relating to religion
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2. (2) Organized crime and terrorism under BNS 2023.
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3. (3) Defamation
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4. (4) Explain common intention and common object with reference to Post Master's case.
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Q3. Situational Question, any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. (1) A group of 10 people attacked a man in a public park after spreading rumors about him on social media. The incident was pre-planned, and some members filmed it to post online later. Sub-questions: a) Identify the offences committed under BNS 2023, specifying sections. b) Determine the liability of each participant and the concept of "common intention" in this context. c) Discuss the provisions of BNS 2023 that deal with organized crime and mob-related offences.
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2. (2) Rahul hacked into his colleague's online account, stole confidential information, and threatened to leak it unless he was paid Rs.2,00,000. Sub-questions: a) Identify all offences under BNS 2023 and explain their legal definitions. b) Determine the punishment and whether multiple offences will be tried together or separately. c) Discuss how BNS 2023 strengthens protection against cybercrime compared to IPC 1860.
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3. (3) A man repeatedly pressured a woman to engage in sexual activity, and when she refused, he physically assaulted her and threatened to post private images online. Sub-questions: a) Identify the offences under BNS 2023 and cite relevant sections. b) Discuss how the law defines consent and coercion under BNS 2023. c) Explain the reforms in BNS 2023 that protect victims in cases of harassment, sexual assault, and threats.
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Q4. Answer the following in detail, any 3 of 5 39 Marks

1. (1) Discuss the concept of Culpable Homicide and Murder with relevant case laws.
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2. (2) Explain Mc. Naughten's Rule and its relevant provision under BNS 2023.
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3. (3) Explain the important changes introduced in the BNS 2023 regarding offences against women and children.
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4. (4) Explain the provisions relating to theft, extortion, robbery and dacoity under the BNS 2023.
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5. (5) Explain General Exceptions under BNS 2023.
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