Law of Crimes · Semester 2

Law of Crimes · August/September 2019

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Law of Crimes · August/September 2019

August/September 2019 · Law of Crimes · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hons.) (3 YDC) I Year II Semester Examination, August / September 2019
Subject: LAW
PAPER - IV: LAW OF CRIMES
Code: 15674 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Insanity.
2. Actus Reus.
3. Bigamy.
4. Section 304-B.
5. Mischief.
6. Perjury.
7. Sedition.
8. Extortion.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Discuss the difference between Culpable Homicide and Murder.
10. Explain the scope of the Maxim "Actus non facit reum mens sit rea".
11. Define "Kidnapping" and distinguish it from "Abduction".
12. Explain the stages of crime.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. X was raped by four persons in a running bus and they tried to kill her. Subsequently X died in
the hospital. Discuss the liability and punishment.
14. A gave false evidence, by which Mr. D, an innocent person, was convicted with death sentence.
Discuss the liability and offence committed by A.
15. A and B are friends. A, due to a sudden quarrel, gave a blow to B. B sustained injuries. B filed a
case for attempt to murder. Discuss.
16. Four members armed with deadly weapons entered a bank and robbed the bank. Discuss the
offence.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Insanity.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Actus Reus.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Bigamy.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Section 304-B.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Mischief.
    3× in bank Topics: Cheating, mischief, trespass and defamation
    Year and frequency →
  6. Perjury.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Sedition.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Extortion.
    3× in bank Topics: Theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity and criminal breach of trust
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Discuss the difference between Culpable Homicide and Murder.
    2× in bank Topics: Culpable homicide and murder
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the scope of the Maxim "Actus non facit reum mens sit rea".
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Define "Kidnapping" and distinguish it from "Abduction".
    Topics: Hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful restraint and kidnapping
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the stages of crime.
    Topics: Nature of crime, elements of liability and territorial application
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. X was raped by four persons in a running bus and they tried to kill her. Subsequently X died in the hospital. Discuss the liability and punishment.
    Topics: Nature of crime, elements of liability and territorial application
    Year and frequency →
  2. A gave false evidence, by which Mr. D, an innocent person, was convicted with death sentence. Discuss the liability and offence committed by A.
    Topics: Nature of crime, elements of liability and territorial application; Offences by or relating to public servants and false evidence
    Year and frequency →
  3. A and B are friends. A, due to a sudden quarrel, gave a blow to B. B sustained injuries. B filed a case for attempt to murder. Discuss.
    Topics: Culpable homicide and murder; General exceptions, abetment, conspiracy and attempt
    Year and frequency →
  4. Four members armed with deadly weapons entered a bank and robbed the bank. Discuss the offence.
    Year and frequency →