CCSU LLB - Criminology and Penology - 2025 - Old question paper

LLB 4th Semester Examination, May 2025
Criminology and Penology
(K-4004)

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

1. Trade's Theory of Imitation.
2. What is Mens Rea?
3. Differentiate between Crime and Juvenile delinquency.
4. What is Open Jail System?
5. Borstal Institutions.

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

6. "Criminals are born not made". Discuss and comment.
7. "Juvenile delinquency is the gateway of adult criminality." Discuss the statement.
8. What is organised crime. Describe the various kinds of organised crimes.

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

9. What is Parole? Who can be benefited by Parole? Point out the difference between Probation and Parole.
10. What do you understand by Prison? Are you satisfied with the existing prison system in India? Give your suggestions for its improvement.
11. How has the Supreme Court of India reacted to abolition of Capital Punishment from time to time? Support your answer with relevant decided cases.
12. Describe the various theories of punishment.
13. What is white collar crime? What are the various causes of white collar crime in India?