University of Pune 2009 LL.M PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW - I (2006 Pattern) - Question Paper
Total No. of Questions : 7] [Total No. of Printed Pages : 2
LL. M. ( Semester - III ) Examination - 2009 LW-904 : PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW - I
(2006 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Answer any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) Discuss in brief, development of the concept of Criminal Liability in England. How far is it applicable in India ?
Q.2) It is said that when the doctrine of mens rea developed, the theory of causation assumed a complexity. Do you agree with this statement ? Also discuss main situations where difficulties of causation have been encountered by the court.
Q.3) Write a critical note on General Principles of Criminal Jurisdiction.
Q.4) Examine critically principles of Criminal Liability of Corporations in the context of relevant statutes, precedents thereunder and various jurisprudential theories.
Q.5) One of the difficulties associated with the law on criminal attempt is the question of how far a defendant would have to progress towards commission of the completed crime for it to be said that he had committed the actus reus of attempt. Comment.
Q.6) If society is entitled to use the law to uphold conventional moral standards, then Mills principle is at least partially false; for then the enforcement of morality can be seen as a distinct warrant for punishment. In light of the above observation critically examine the famous debate between Lord Devlin and Prof. Hart as regards Law and Morality.
Q.7) Write short notes : (Any Two)
(a) Negligence
(b) Strict Liability
(c) Abetment
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