L.L.B-L.LB General 1st Sem LAW OF CRIMES(University of Pune, Pune-2013)
I - LL.B. (Semester - I)
LAW OF CRIMES
(2003 Pattern)
SEAT No. :
[Total No. of Pages : 2
[Max. Marks : 100
Instructions to the candidates :
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q1) Discuss critically the maxim, “actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea”. How
far is this maxim reflected in the Indian Penal Code? [16]
OR
Compare and differentiate between “Common object” and “Common
intention”?
Q2) Distinguish between ‘mistake of Law’ and mistake of fact’ in the light of the
maxim ‘Ignorantia facit doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat’. [16]
OR
What are the essential ingredients of the offence of criminal conspiracy under
Indian Penal Code?
Q3) Discuss critically the exceptions enumerated to section 300 of Indian Penal
Code? [16]
OR
Define ‘Hurt’ and discuss the circumstances in which it amounts to grievous
hurt?
Q4) Compare and distinguish between theft and extortion. Substantiate your
answer with appropriate illustrations. [16]
OR
Explain Defamation. Enumerate the explanation and exceptions to the
provision of defamation under Indian Penal Code?
P.T.O.
Q5) Write short notes on any two : [16]
a) Kidnapping and abduction.
b) Dishonestly and fraudulently.
c) Preparation and attempt.
d) Wrongful gain and wrongful loss.
Q6) Answer any four by giving reasons : [20]
a) ‘X’ instigates ‘Y’ to murder ‘Z’. ‘Y’ refuses to do so. Will ‘X’ be still
liable? In what capacity?
b) A beats B. ‘C’ interferes. ‘C’ has a child sleeping on her shoulder, gets a
fist injury from ‘A’ and the child dies. Is ‘A’ guilty of any offence? If yes
which one and why?
c) ‘X’ is a snake charmer. While showing his play claims that he can cure a
snake bite. Induces ‘Y’ to allow himself to be bitten. ‘Y’ dies due to
snakebite. Discuss Liability of ‘X’?
d) A attempt to steal jewels by breaking open a box and finds after so
opening the box that there is no jewel in it. What offence if any has ‘A’
committed?
e) A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be
believed that the bill was drawn by another person of same name. What
offence has A committed?
f) ‘X’ and ‘Y’ goes to murder ‘Z’. ‘X’ stood on guard with a spear in
hand but did not hit ‘Z’ at all. Y killed ‘Z’. Discuss liability of ‘X’.
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