CCSU BA LLB - Law of Crimes (Indian Penal Code) - 2018 - Old question paper

BA LLB 5th Semester Examination, December 2018
Law of Crime
(Indian Penal Code)
(BL-5001)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Define theft with related provision.
2. Differentiate between preparation and attempt
3. 'A', a police officer without warrant, apprehends 'Z' who committed murder. Is 'A' guilty of committing wrongful confinement? Give reasons to your answer.
4. Differentiate between cheating and criminal misappropriation of property.
5. What is mens rea?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Distinguish between intention and motive. Indicate the importance of motive in Law of Crimes.
7. Define defamation and discuss its essential elements.
8. Who is an abettor? Explain in detail when does he become liable for the offence committed or even not committed.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Mistake of fact is a good defence but mistake of law is not. Discuss with examples.
10. Discuss the essential elements of crime. What are the different stages involved in the commission of a crime? Explain.
11. Explain the right of private defence of body. Under what circumstances does it extend to cause death?
12. (a) Distinguish between culpable homicide and murder.

(b) 'A' knows 'Z' to be behind a bush. 'B' does not know it. A intending to cause or knowing it to be likely to cause Z's death, induces B to fire at the bush. B fires and kills Z . What offence has A committed here?
13. Define common intention and common object in Section 34 and 149 respectively of Indian Penal Code. Distinguish between these two.