LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Law of Crimes May 2026 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) What is mens rea?
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2. (2) What is meant by recognition of digital and modern crimes under BNS?
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3. (3) What is kidnapping under BNS?
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4. (4) What is "cheating" under BNS?
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5. (5) What is "criminal intimidation"?
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6. (6) What is "attempt to commit an offence"?
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7. (7) What is "abetment of offence"?
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8. (8) What is "mischief" under BNS?
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Q2. Write short Notes, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. (1) General Exceptions under BNS, 2023. (The printed topic, "Community Service Punishment", is struck out on the paper and this topic is written in by hand.)
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2. (2) Organised crime
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3. (3) Terrorist act
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4. (4) Sexual harassment
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Q3. Attempt situational questions, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. (1) A man secretly recorded a woman while she was changing clothes in a trial room and later shared the video online. a. Which offence is committed in this case? b. Does recording without consent amount to an offence? c. What punishment can be imposed for such an act?
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2. (2) After being rejected, a man continuously followed a woman, sent her repeated messages, and tried to contact her despite her refusal. a. Which offence is committed here? b. Does repeated unwanted communication amount to stalking? c. What protection is available to the victim?
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3. (3) A person posted false allegations against a businessman on social media, harming his reputation in society. a. Which offence is committed in this case? b. What is meant by defamation? c. Why is such conduct punishable?
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4. (4) Two drivers got into a fight on a busy road and started physically attacking each other in front of the public, leading to traffic disruption. a. Does this situation amount to affray? b. Is public place necessary to constitute this offence? c. What action can authorities take?
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Q4. Answer the following, any 3 of 5 39 Marks

1. (1) What is the difference between the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
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2. (2) Analyse the new punishment system under BNS, including community service.
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3. (3) Examine the changes in offences against women under BNS compared to IPC.
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4. (4) What is meant by criminal intimidation, insult and annoyance under BNS?
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5. (5) Examine the role of intention and knowledge in determining criminal liability under BNS.
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