Paper II

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Juvenile Justice and Probation — question papers

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April/May 2023 · 16 questions
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April/May 2022 · 16 questions
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February 2021 · 16 questions
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January 2020 · 16 questions
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January 2019 · 16 questions
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May/June 2019 · 16 questions
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January 2018 · 16 questions
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January/February 2017 · 16 questions
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May/June 2016 · 16 questions
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December 2015 · 16 questions
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December (5-YDC) 2015 · 16 questions
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Same question across years counts once; frequency is how many papers it appears in.

Marks Question Years Frequency
6 Non-Cognizable Offences. 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 5×
6 Plea Bargaining. 2023, 2019, 2016, 2015 4×
6 Charge Sheet. 2020, 2015 3×
6 Non-Bailable Offence. 2019, 2015 3×
6 Seizure. 2022, 2019, 2015 3×
6 Summary Trial. 2022, 2019, 2018 3×
6 Summons. 2019, 2016, 2015 3×
6 Anticipatory Bail. 2023, 2018 2×
6 Appeals. 2022, 2017 2×
6 Charge. 2020, 2019 2×
6 Compensation. 2020, 2019 2×
6 Death Sentence. 2016, 2015 2×
6 Fair Trial. 2022, 2016 2×
6 Inquiry. 2019, 2015 2×
6 Parole. 2020, 2017 2×
6 Police. 2020, 2015 2×
6 Probation. 2021, 2015 2×
6 Review. 2016, 2015 2×
6 Right to speedy trial. 2023, 2021 2×
6 Rights of arrested person. 2022, 2020 2×
6 Victim. 2019, 2017 2×
15 Define 'Arrest' and what are the Rights of an Arrested Person? 2019, 2015 2×
15 State the distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable offences. 2023, 2022 2×
15 Write a brief note on the salient features of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. 2020, 2017 2×
15 Define the term 'Charge'. State the object and the particulars to be incorporated in the charge. Can the court alter the charge? If so, how? 2023, 2022 2×
15 Write briefly a note on the procedure followed in a trial before a Court of Session. 2018, 2016 2×
6 Absconder. 2019 1×
6 Anticipatory Bail. [partly obscured in source photograph]. 2022 1×
6 Arrest without Warrant. 2017 1×
6 Autrefois acquit. 2023 1×
6 Autrefois Convict. 2017 1×
6 Chief Judicial Magistrate. 2015 1×
6 Complaint. 2016 1×
6 Compounding of Offences. 2018 1×
6 Conditional release. 2022 1×
6 Court of Session. 2021 1×
6 The Defence Counsel. 2018 1×
6 Definition of Juvenile. 2018 1×
6 Execution. 2019 1×
6 First Information Report. 2021 1×
6 High Court's powers of revision. 2021 1×
6 Inquest. 2019 1×
6 Juvenile. 2015 1×
6 Juvenile delinquency. 2022 1×
6 Juvenile Home. 2020 1×
6 Juvenile Justice Board. 2021 1×
6 Legal Aid to an Indigent Accused. 2018 1×
6 Observation Home. 2019 1×
6 Presumption of Innocence. 2018 1×
6 Prohibition against self incrimination. 2023 1×
6 Prosecutor. 2015 1×
6 Public Prosecutors. 2019 1×
6 Reference. 2019 1×
6 Rehabilitation of Juveniles. 2023 1×
6 Revision. 2023 1×
6 Rights of Accused. 2017 1×
6 Search Warrant. 2023 1×
6 Sessions Court. 2016 1×
6 Trial. 2017 1×
6 Unlawful Assembly. 2019 1×
6 Venue of the Trial. 2020 1×
6 Withdrawal from prosecution. 2021 1×
10 ABC and D were charged for the offences of murder and robbery. All the four said that their intention was only to loot and not to kill. State how to frame a charge. 2017 1×
10 An accused committed an offence under Section 498-A of IPC and he accepted his guilt. Then he pleaded for Plea Bargaining. Discuss. 2016 1×
10 After receiving the First Information Report (FIR), the Station House Officer decided not to investigate the case on the ground that the case is not of a serious nature. What is the remedy available to the person aggrieved by such a decision of the Station House Officer? 2018 1×
10 A and B were aged and inform parents of C, who threw them out of their house. A and B want to seek relief. Advise them. 2022 1×
10 Z was arrested for dowry harassment under Section 498-A. Later on Z's wife died due to the harassment. Who can file a criminal case, and state whether the husband is punishable for the death of his wife or not. 2015 1×
10 A was arrested by the police and kept in illegal custody for 7 days. What are the remedies available against the police officers who kept A in illegal custody? 2022 1×
10 X, Y both 14 years and Z aged about 19 years were tried under Section 302 of IPC for the murder of a constable. They were tried by the Sessions Court and were acquitted. Is the trial proper? 2019 1×
10 A boy of 17 years of age, as on the date of commission of the offence, escaped detection. Later he was caught by the Police and produced before the Magistrate for trial. At the time of trial his age was 21 years. He was tried and convicted by the Criminal Court. Is it legal? Examine. 2018 1×
10 A boy of 19 years of age, at the time of trial, is tried for committing the offence of murder and convicted by the criminal court. He was 18 years of age as on the date of commission of the offence. Is it legal? Examine. 2021 1×
10 A boy aged 16 years 6 months was involved in a kidnapping and murder of a woman. Whether the boy is punishable or not, and if so by which Court and what will be the punishment? 2016 1×
10 In a case of rape, the accused is indigent and not in a position to engage an advocate for his defence. The local Bar Association decided not to defend the accused by any advocate. The Court convicted him without providing legal assistance. What is its effect on the judgment? 2021 1×
10 A is charged before the Sessions Court and convicted of the culpable homicide of B. A is again tried on the same facts for the murder of B. Justify. 2019 1×
10 A criminal case was filed under Sec. 498-A of IPC, but the accused was absconding. Victim filed for survival. Advise her, as she is an illiterate. 2017 1×
10 A group of persons with malicious intention kidnapped a girl in Warangal and brought her to Hyderabad, and further they committed rape followed by murder. State which Court has jurisdiction to try the case and what will be the punishment. 2019 1×
10 R had tried to cause grievous hurt to K, and R was convicted for the same. After some time K died. Can R be tried for culpable homicide? 2022 1×
10 A High Court granted anticipatory bail to a person who is alleged to have perpetrated crimes at a place outside its territorial jurisdiction. Is it proper? Discuss. 2021 1×
10 B's house was searched by police without a warrant. B raised an objection that the search is illegal as nothing could be traced from his house. Is the search legal? 2023 1×
10 H is the husband of W1. H undergoes a second marriage with W2. His wife W1 wants to claim maintenance from H. Advise W1. 2023 1×
10 If a Magistrate who is not empowered, erroneously and in good faith, orders the Police to investigate into a Non-Cognizable Case, what would be the consequences of this illegality on the validity of the proceedings? 2018 1×
10 If the police is indifferent in the investigation of any cognizable case or colludes with or shields the offender, what is the remedy available to the aggrieved person to get the case properly investigated into, and tried? 2021 1×
10 A judge was involved in a corruption case; it was confirmed by the preliminary enquiry and he was arrested by the police. Whether police have powers to arrest the judge? If not, how to arrest the judge? Which court has the power to arrest him? What will be the punishment? 2020 1×
10 A judge is involved in a murder case. Does a Police Officer have the power to arrest him? Discuss. 2019 1×
10 A judge was involved in a murder case. State whether a Police Officer has the power to arrest? Discuss. 2016 1×
10 Z killed his wife by burning her because of dowry. A criminal case was filed against the accused. He admitted his guilt before the Court and requested the Court to reduce the punishment. State whether he can succeed or not, and if so under which Section. 2017 1×
10 X killed his wife by giving poison. He committed the crime for the first time. Can he be released on probation? 2019 1×
10 A Mouni baba, along with his subordinates, killed his manager Kishore. Kishore was lifted, killed and burnt the dead body to conceal the evidence. Advise the family members to file a criminal case. 2020 1×
10 Mr. X was arrested on charges of rape and he applied for bail. Whether bail is granted, and if so which court has the power to grant? 2015 1×
10 Mr. X was released on bail. While he was on bail, he threatened the victim and witness. State whether bail is going to continue or not. 2019 1×
10 A was murdered by B, C, D and E. How many charges are going to be filed and under which Sections of CrPC? 2015 1×
10 A person was arrested on the presumption of being involved in terrorist activities. Later the Court came to know that he was not involved and informs him to apply for bail and pay the bond amount. Due to his poverty he could not pay the bond amount. State whether he can be released on bail or not, and if so which Court has the power to grant bail? 2015 1×
10 A person has committed three offences within a year; one is a Compoundable Offence and the other two are Non-Cognizable Offences. Which Court has the power to punish, and what will be the punishment? 2016 1×
10 A Police Officer, by mistake, registered an FIR in a Non-Cognizable Case and submitted the Charge Sheet. Whether such investigation is legal or illegal. Explain. 2015 1×
10 A, a policeman, entered into B's house without a warrant and searched the premises. He seized some material illegally. What remedy is available to B? Suggest. 2022 1×
10 'X' was a professional offender known for smuggling gold since long, and at the age of 35 years he was arrested for smuggling gold and convicted. He appealed for probation. Discuss. 2023 1×
10 'A' was prosecuted for committing theft and was acquitted by the Court. Again he is prosecuted for the same offence on the ground that some new evidence has been discovered later. Is it legal? Examine. 2018 1×
10 A put his hand in B's pocket which was empty. Whether A is punishable, and if so which Court has the power? 2015 1×
10 Rajesh, who possessed an unlicensed gun, was arrested by Police. He belongs to a respected family. His crime was proved and he requested probation. Whether probation can be granted to Rajesh or not? 2019 1×
10 Ramu, an eye witness to a murder, stated in the FIR that a fair and tall person killed Krishna, but at the time of the trial proceedings Ramu deposed that a black and short person killed Krishna. Examine the admissibility and validity of the statements. 2023 1×
10 X was raped by the head of the village and a criminal case was filed by the father of the victim. The village head was arrested, and the victim and the accused were not sent for medical examination. As a result there was no evidence against the accused and the case was dismissed. Whether the accused is punishable or not? What should be done? 2017 1×
10 There was a conspiracy between four persons to commit robbery. One was in Delhi, one in Hyderabad, one in Madras and the other in Uttar Pradesh. All four sent their representatives to commit robbery in a jewel shop. All four successfully completed their job. Now which Court has jurisdiction to frame a charge against all the culprits? 2019 1×
10 Two boys aged 4 years and 5 years had broken open the locks of two shops for the purpose of committing theft, while returning back they injured a person who died after one week. Whether both are punishable or not? If so what is the punishment for both? 2020 1×
10 Two persons entered into a gold shop, took away the box consisting of twelve gold chains. After going home they came to know that the box was empty. Whether they had committed any offence, which court has jurisdiction to try the case, and what will be the punishment? 2015 1×
10 X, within the period of 1 year, committed theft, trespass and cheating. Which Court has jurisdiction to try the case and what will be the punishment? 2015 1×
10 A woman along with her two girl children was set ablaze by her husband and her in-laws for dowry. Who can file a criminal case on behalf of the deceased woman and her children? How to frame a charge against the culprits. What are the provisions which attract such type of incident? 2020 1×
15 What is meant by charge? Is it essential to frame a formal charge in every criminal trial? 2021 1×
15 Explain the concept of 'Fair Trial' and enumerate the principal features of 'Fair Trial'. 2018 1×
15 Elucidate the constitutional validity of Search and Seizure. 2017 1×
15 Discuss the constitutional validity of Section 144 of Cr.P.C. 2019 1×
15 Explain the difference between 'Complaint' and 'First Information Report'. 2019 1×
15 Differentiate between Appeal and Revision. 2015 1×
15 Differentiate between cognizable and non-cognizable offences with suitable examples. 2020 1×
15 Differentiate between summary trial and trial in a summons case. 2020 1×
15 Enumerate different grounds on which an offender may be released on probation. 2022 1×
15 Write a brief note on FIR. 2017 1×
15 Write a brief note on the First Information Report. 2015 1×
15 What is meant by 'General Search' and 'Specific Search'? Differentiate between 'General' and 'Specific Search'. 2019 1×
15 Write a brief note on the Juvenile Justice Act 2000 with recent amendments. 2019 1×
15 Explain the law relating to search and seizure. 2015 1×
15 Explain the law relating to Warrant Cases and Summons Cases. 2016 1×
15 Explain the law relating to Warrants and Summons. 2015 1×
15 Explain the meaning of 'bail' and the circumstances under which an accused can be granted bail by a Police Officer. 2021 1×
15 Is it necessary to follow certain conditions to avail the advantages of 'probation and parole'? Explain. 2023 1×
15 Write a critical note on the powers of the Judicial Magistrate to record confessions and statements. 2023 1×
15 Explain the powers of... [remainder not legible in source photograph]. 2019 1×
15 Discuss the principle of 'autrefois acquit and autrefois convict' as incorporated in the Code of Criminal Procedure. 2021 1×
15 Explain the procedure for search and seizure under the Code of Criminal Procedure. 2021 1×
15 Discuss the provisions as to Bail and Bonds. 2019 1×
15 What are the Rights of Arrested Persons under the Code of Criminal Procedure? 2018 1×
15 There are well laid down limitations to the exercise of the power of search. Explain the same under the light of the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. What are the consequences of an illegal search? 2022 1×
15 Write a brief note on trial procedure before a session court. 2020 1×
15 Explain briefly the trial procedure in Warrant Cases. 2017 1×
15 Which cases are brought before the Sessions Judge? Write a brief note. 2019 1×
15 Write briefly how a judgment is given in a Summary Case. 2016 1×
15 Write briefly about the importance of Fair Trial under CrPC. 2015 1×
15 Write briefly the procedure followed in a trial before a Sessions Court. 2015 1×
15 Write briefly the rehabilitative procedure followed under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. 2016 1×
15 Write about the rehabilitative procedure for juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. 2015 1×
15 Write the salient features of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. 2018 1×