Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2009-3rd Year L.LB General Law of Crimes of LL.B annual of Department of Law, , Rohtak - Question Paper

Time allowed: three hours

Maximum marks: 100

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all, by selecting at lowest 1 ques. from every unit. All ques. carry equal marks.

Unit one

1. Write a note on various kinds of punishments which are prescribed under the Indian Penal Code.

2. a) 'Mistake of Fact and not mistake of legal regulations negatives the responsibility of the accused'. Critically examine the above statement. Refer to decided cases.

b) Determine the liability in the subsequent case:

A, a foreigner commits crime in Delhi. He pleads ignorance of legal regulations in defence as that act is not an offence in his country.

Unit two

3. discuss 'unlawful assembly'. When it amounts to riot?

4. When evidence becomes false? Critically examine parts 191 to 193 of the Indian Penal Code in this regard.

Unit three

5. discuss kidnapping from lawful guardianship and distinguish ranging from kidnapping and abduction.

6. explain fully the legal regulations relating to the offence of 'Rape' under the Indian penal code. Refer to decided cases.

Unit four

7. describe the offence of 'Extortion' and explain its essentials.

8. Write short notes on:

a) Theft and its essentials

b) Criminal breach of trust.

Unit five

9. Under what circumstances a person will be guilty for the offence of 'bigamy'? Differentiate ranging from 'adultery' and 'bigamy'.

10. explain the defences which are available to a person who is charged with the offence of defamation.

Earning:   Approval pending.