Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 5 Criminal Law and Criminal Administration Criminology 2025-26 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Paper Subject Code 26917, printer's form 16767, English and Marathi on the same page, sat 08/07/2026. Solve ANY FOUR questions, all questions carry equal marks, cite relevant case laws wherever required (any four of seven) 100 Marks

1. 1. Define Criminology as a Science. Explain its nature, scope, objectives and relationship with Criminal Law. Discuss the impact of development on changing crime patterns.
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2. 2. Critically analyse Lombroso's Theory and the Approach of Radical Criminologists. Discuss their relevance in modern criminology.
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3. 3. Discuss the causes of crime with special reference to Socio-cultural factors, Economic factors, Psychological factors, Influence of Mass Media and Critically evaluate their impact on criminal behaviour.
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4. 4. Explain the concept of Official Deviance and Police Deviance. Discuss the legal mechanisms available in India to control abuse of public power.
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5. 5. Critically examine Professional Deviance among Judges, Journalists, Doctors and Technocrats. Discuss the role of the Press Council in preventing unethical journalism and explain the concept of Medical Malpractice.
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6. 6. Discuss the objectives, scope and important provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Explain its role in combating corruption in India with suitable case illustrations.
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7. 7. Write a Notes on (Any Two):
   • (a) Cartographic School of Criminology
   • (b) Multiple Factor Theory
   • (c) Notion of Privileged Class Deviance
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